Paul Smith

Paul Smith is an accomplished author, speaker, advisor, educator, and entrepreneur focused on corporate governance at the intersection of humanity and technology. They have served as a guest facilitator for the Advanced Director Course at the Institute of Directors in New Zealand and hold a position as a board mentor at UQ Business School. Previously, Paul was the Head of Strategy, Marketing, and Communications at Australian Ethical Investment, significantly increasing the company’s funds under management and brand awareness. Their published works include the bestselling book *Right Seat Right Table* and their most recent book, *The Artificially Intelligent Boardroom*. Currently, Paul also contributes as a strategic advisor for Westpac and serves as a special advisor at the Institute of Directors Maldives.