Robert Okoli
AI Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity Executive
Helping organizations govern AI, reduce technology risk, strengthen cybersecurity and build defensible trust.
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Technology Risk, Cyber-security
Big Four Experience
PwC | Deloitte | KPMG
Executive Leadership
Global & Distributed Teams
AI Governance
NIST AI RMF | ISO/IEC 42001
About
Robert Okoli
Robert Okoli is an AI Governance, Risk and Cybersecurity Executive and Advisor operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence governance, technology risk, cybersecurity and information-security compliance. Across approximately 20 years of technology risk and assurance experience, his work has encompassed AI governance, cybersecurity GRC, technology assurance, internal and external audit, cloud security, control testing, regulatory readiness and enterprise risk management across consulting, financial services, healthcare and federal environments. His professional experience includes leadership and advisory responsibilities associated with EOL Advisory & Consulting, Accenture Federal Services, PwC, OneMain Financial, Deloitte and KPMG... He approaches AI governance not simply as a compliance exercise, but as the discipline required to connect innovation, risk ownership, cybersecurity, responsible use and organizational trust.
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What I Do
Services
AI Governance, Risk & Security
Helping organizations establish practical governance for responsible and secure AI adoption, including AI risk assessment, deployment readiness, security controls, workforce behavior, data handling, accountability and emerging generative and agentic AI risks.
Cybersecurity GRC & Federal Compliance
Leading and supporting CMMC, NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP and RMF aligned readiness activities including control design, ATO documentation, evidence management, POA&M oversight and continuous monitoring.
Executive Advisory, Leadership & Training
Advising leadership and stakeholders while developing workforce awareness and professional training programs and leading distributed teams across complex engagements and multiple countries.
Technology Risk & Assurance
Bringing nearly two decades of experience across technology risk, internal and external audit, ITGC, cloud security, control testing, cybersecurity risk assessment and technology assurance.
Career
Professional Experience
Robert Okoli is an AI Governance, Risk, and Cybersecurity Executive with around 20 years of technology and risk assurance experience. His career spans senior advisory and leadership roles at top firms, including Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Accenture Federal Services, OneMain Financial, and EOL Advisory. He specializes in guiding organizations across financial, healthcare, and federal sectors to adopt AI safely without compromising data security, compliance, or enterprise control.
"AI governance isn't a brake on innovation. it's the steering mechanism. True digital transformation happens when leadership treats responsible AI not as a compliance checkbox, but as the foundational discipline linking security, risk ownership, and organizational trust."
Speaking & Training
Speaking & Training
Robert Okoli speaks and teaches on the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, technology risk, and organizational accountability. Drawing on extensive cross-industry experience, his instructional and keynote topics are tailored to address the distinct strategic and operational needs of diverse audiences. He delivers actionable insights for Boards, Executive Leadership, and CISOs, as well as specialized guidance for Risk & Compliance professionals, Internal Audit teams, and Government organizations. Additionally, Robert extends his thought leadership to academic settings and organizational workforce awareness programs, equipping professionals at all levels to navigate complex AI and cybersecurity challenges effectively.
- Governing AI Before AI Governs Your Risk
- From AI Experimentation to Governed Deployment
- AI Governance, Risk & Cybersecurity Strategy
- Responsible AI Is Not Enough: Building Defensible AI Governance
- Cybersecurity Compliance as a Business Capability
- CMMC Readiness: From Documentation to Defensible Evidence
The Book
About The Book
CMMC Decoded is a practical and strategic guide designed to equip readers with the clarity and confidence needed to navigate today's most pressing cybersecurity and compliance challenges. Drawing from years of frontline experience in cybersecurity and risk management, the book delivers real-world frameworks, lessons, and strategies that go beyond compliance empowering organizations to operate with precision, purpose, and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving risk landscape.
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