Governance
AIGA operates with a clear governance structure designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective delivery of our mission.
Leadership
Our leadership team provides strategic direction and ensures AIGA delivers on its mission to build confidence and capability in responsible AI across Hampshire and the Solent.
David Patterson
KnowNow Information Ltd
Vasilij Nevlev
AiGentic Lab Director
Dr Thomas Rushby
Future Towns Innovation Hub
Sally Thompson
Hampshire County Council
Governance Structure
Our governance model ensures strategic oversight through a Steering Group supported by thematic Working Groups that drive delivery across key areas.
Steering Group
Strategic decisions & oversight
Skills & Leadership
Theme 1 · Working Group
Infrastructure & Investment
Theme 2 · Working Group
Ethics & Inclusion
Theme 3 · Working Group
Ecosystem Coordination
Theme 4 · Working Group
Steering Group
The Steering Group is AIGA's primary decision-making body. It brings together senior representatives from academia, industry, and government to set the strategic direction, approve key investments, and ensure our activities deliver measurable impact aligned with regional priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting strategic direction and priorities for AIGA
- Approving major investments, partnerships, and programmes
- Monitoring performance against agreed KPIs
- Ensuring alignment with regional economic strategies
- Overseeing resource allocation across Working Groups
- Representing AIGA to external stakeholders and funders
Working Groups
Our four thematic Working Groups support the Steering Group by bringing together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to drive progress across key areas of responsible AI.
AIGA Skills & Leadership
Building confidence and capability in AI across the region — from curiosity and mindset to practical skills and leadership readiness. Focuses on accessible training, learning pathways, and executive awareness.
- AI skills frameworks and training pathways
- Workforce development and upskilling
- Leadership and executive AI literacy
- Talent attraction and retention
AIGA Infrastructure & Investment
Grounded in the region's existing strengths, ensuring Hampshire and the Solent has the digital infrastructure, compute capacity, and investment mechanisms needed to support responsible AI growth.
- Digital and compute infrastructure
- Investment readiness and funding pipelines
- Data sharing and interoperability
- Public-private partnerships
AIGA Ethics & Inclusion
Making ethics and inclusion defining features of AI in Hampshire and the Solent — building trust, ensuring fairness, and positioning the region as a national exemplar for responsible AI.
- Responsible AI frameworks and guidelines
- Diversity and inclusion in AI development
- Bias mitigation and fairness
- Public trust and engagement
AIGA Ecosystem Coordination
Bringing clarity and visibility to the region's AI landscape — connecting stakeholders, aligning efforts, and ensuring the ecosystem works as a coherent whole.
- Cross-cluster collaboration and alignment
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Knowledge sharing and best practices
- Regional and national ecosystem linkages
Our Commitment to Transparency
AIGA is committed to operating openly and transparently. We publish regular updates on our activities, share meeting minutes, and report on our performance against agreed KPIs.
Get Involved
Interested in contributing to AIGA's governance or joining a Working Group?