Matt Bedsole

Matt Bedsole is a seasoned legal and technology professional with over 12 years of experience, currently serving as the Director of AI Governance at Lowe's Companies, Inc. After earning a J.D. in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Pittsburgh, Matt worked as Corporate Counsel in Technology & AI at Lowe's, where they led generative AI initiatives and established AI governance policies. Previously, Matt held various legal roles, including Associate at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP, focusing on intellectual property and technology counseling, and Corporate Counsel at Phase Change Solutions, Inc. Matt also completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Secondary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is pursuing a Certificate in Leading with Finance from Harvard Business School Online.