Founder of Trusted AI, Creator of the AI TIPS Framework, Former Trustworthy AI Safety & Security Consultant for the US Department of Defence at the Pentagon & Recipient of the Joseph J. Wasserman Award 2025

Pamela Gupta is a globally recognised pioneer in AI governance, cybersecurity and responsible technology leadership. As the Founder of Trusted AI and Creator of the AI TIPS Framework, first developed in 2019 and revised in 2025, Pamela has become one of the leading voices shaping international AI standards and measurable governance systems. Her frameworks have been integrated within Fortune 500 organisations operating across more than 120 countries, helping businesses navigate risk, ethics and cybersecurity at scale. Ranked globally as #3 in Risk Management and #7 in Global AI Security, Pamela is widely respected for bridging technical expertise with strategic leadership in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Pamela began her career in 2000 as a Security Architect for Prudential Securities before moving into a similar role at Time Warner, where she developed expertise in enterprise security architecture and risk management. She became Director of Information Security Risk at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, later progressing into senior executive leadership positions, including Chief Information Security Officer at Higher One and Global Information Security Officer at Avon. Alongside her corporate career, Pamela founded several influential organisations, including the Northeast Annual Cybersecurity Summit, Trusted AI, ISC2 and the IoT Security Foundation. She later established Advancing Trust in AI through the Global CISO Leadership Foundation and the Cyber Future Foundation, further cementing her leadership in responsible AI and cybersecurity governance. Pamela has also served in advisory roles for Quinnipiac University, AIEthics.World, AI 2030 and the US Department of Defence at the Pentagon.

Her achievements have earned widespread international recognition. Pamela was awarded the prestigious Joseph J. Wasserman Award in 2025 and has been named a Top 20 Global Cybersecurity Thought Leader. She has also been recognised by Thinkers360 for six consecutive years as one of the world’s leading experts in cybersecurity and AI governance. In addition, Pamela serves as Smart Security Privacy Group Co-Chair for GCTC SC3 Smart Cities and Chair for IEEE AI Cybersecurity, where she contributes to the advancement of global standards surrounding secure and trustworthy AI adoption.

A passionate advocate for ethical innovation, Pamela is known for helping organisations transform AI governance from theory into practical business outcomes. Her work focuses on creating scalable frameworks that strengthen transparency, accountability and security across industries ranging from finance and healthcare to defence and smart cities. Through consultancy, public speaking and cross-sector collaboration, Pamela empowers leaders to adopt AI responsibly while maintaining public trust, operational resilience and long-term strategic growth.

Why Hire Pamela Gupta?

Pamela Gupta is hired as a speaker for her rare ability to combine deep cybersecurity expertise with practical AI governance leadership. With decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, global institutions and the Pentagon, Pamela delivers actionable insights on trustworthy AI, risk management and digital resilience. Audiences value her clear, strategic approach to navigating the ethical and operational challenges of emerging technologies. As the creator of the AI TIPS Framework and a globally recognised thought leader, Pamela speaks at major international conferences and leadership events, helping organisations understand how to implement secure, measurable and responsible AI systems.