Dynamic Quality leader with 20+ years of experience driving large-scale Digital and AI transformation, delivering measurable business value through quality-led strategy, risk-based testing, and security by design practices. Proven leader in AI Transformation and AI Assurance, with hands-on experience establishing AI testing frameworks, governance models, and quality guardrails for enterprise AI platforms, including firm-wide rollouts. Actively embedding responsible AI practices aligned with emerging standards such as ISO/IEC 42001. Extensive background building and scaling QA & Testing Practices, TCoE, and Automation Centres of Excellence, including TOSCA and TOSCA DI. Led organisation-wide Agile QA and Test Strategy, integrating AI through intelligent automation, AI-assisted test design, and quality risk analytics. Strong expertise in IT Security and Infrastructure Testing, including security testing for AI solutions, access control, data protection, and infrastructure resilience. Experienced in AWS cloud migration, cloud-based test environments, and decommissioning on-premise platforms while maintaining quality and security standards. A trusted leader in multi-vendor and complex stakeholder environments, with experience in contract negotiation and vendor governance. Passionate about people and culture, coaching teams in ISTQB, PRINCE2, and ITIL best practices, and partnering with PMOs to establish quality gates that improve delivery con