Dr Kgotso Kobo is a strategic development leader and AI governance researcher with over 15 years of experience across policy, research, and programme implementation. He is a Senior Project Manager at Bonutrim Consulting and a former Senior Manager at the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), where he led national policy and research initiatives. His research focuses on human-centred AI and its implications for ethical leadership and corporate governance in Africa. His work explores how organisations and boards can responsibly harness AI to drive ethical, sustainable, and inclusive growth, an area of growing importance for corporate governance in Africa. He is widely recognised for his ability to translate complex research into actionable strategy, build cross-sector partnerships, and advance innovation-driven development. His expertise sits at the intersection of governance, technology, policy, and development, making him a compelling voice on how African institutions can navigate AI-driven transformation while strengthening ethical leadership and long-term value creation.