WAIG Foundation Governance

Chairman & President Nominations

Formal nomination process for WAIG Foundation leadership appointments — 2026–2027 Leadership Tenure. Digitally signed appointment letters are issued on this platform only.

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Public form status

Chairman & President nominations: Published — forms open · Jury applications: Published — form open

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Nomination statement

The World AI Governance Foundation (WAIG Foundation) invites nominations for the positions of Chairman and President. The appointments are intended to strengthen WAIG Foundation's leadership, governance, strategic direction, and national and international engagement in the areas of Artificial Intelligence Governance, Responsible AI, AI Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Digital Trust, and Sovereign AI. We seek distinguished professionals, researchers, academicians, industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional integrity, and meaningful contributions to the technology and governance ecosystem. Selected leaders will be expected to contribute to the advancement of WAIG Foundation's vision, strengthen strategic partnerships, promote responsible and trustworthy AI, and represent the Foundation at national and international forums. All nominations will be subject to eligibility assessment and the Foundation's prescribed governance and approval process.

WAIG Foundation · Advancing Responsible, Trustworthy & Sovereign AI Governance

Chairman — WAIG Foundation

Provides strategic leadership, institutional oversight, governance direction, and represents WAIG Foundation at the highest level. Focus on long-term vision, credibility, stakeholder engagement, and global positioning.

  • →Strategic leadership and institutional oversight
  • →Governance direction and board-level credibility
  • →Stakeholder engagement at national and international forums
  • →Long-term vision and global positioning of WAIG Foundation
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President — WAIG Foundation

Leads execution of the Foundation's mission, programs, initiatives, partnerships, research, chapters, and operational activities, working closely with the Chairman and governing body.

  • →Mission execution and program delivery
  • →Partnerships, research, and chapter development
  • →Operational leadership and initiative implementation
  • →Collaboration with Chairman and governing body
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Nomination process

  1. 1.Call for nominations
  2. 2.Self-nomination or nomination by an existing WAIG Foundation member / authorized committee
  3. 3.Submission of LinkedIn profile, photo, CV, statement of intent, leadership vision, key initiatives, and conflict declaration
  4. 4.Eligibility and background review
  5. 5.Nomination Committee evaluation
  6. 6.Interaction / interview, where required
  7. 7.Final recommendation
  8. 8.Formal approval / appointment by the competent authority of WAIG Foundation

Selection Committee evaluation scorecard

Each jury member scores nominees on a 1–5 scale across weighted criteria. Overall score is computed from submitted evaluations.

CriterionWeightDescription
Leadership experience15%Depth and relevance of executive and governance leadership experience.
Domain expertise15%Expertise in AI governance, cybersecurity, GRC, risk, or related domains.
Governance understanding15%Understanding of responsible AI, standards, and institutional governance.
Reputation & network15%National/international standing and ability to open strategic doors.
Vision alignment15%Alignment with WAIG Foundation vision, mission, and ethical charter.
Integrity & independence10%Professional conduct, independence, and conflict-of-interest posture.
Strategic contribution10%Potential to advance programs, partnerships, and global positioning.

Questions about the nomination framework? Contact WAIG Foundation