
From systems of record to systems of trust: A board-level playbook for governing agentic AI
For decades, boards have governed technology the same way: buy the system, hire the team, set policy, audit outcomes. But the recent shift is different.
Rohan Sharma is a board-facing and award-winning executive with deep cross-sector experience across AI governance, digital transformation, and enterprise innovation, including roles at Apple, Disney, Nationwide, Honda and numerous other Fortune 100 companies.
His work spans patents, published research, C-suite advisory, and public thought leadership—making him a rare voice at the intersection of tech, regulation, and governance.
Rohan is the inventor of two U.S. patents in AI compliance and trust benchmarking. His AI Trust Index was featured across Yahoo Finance, Fox, CBS, ABC, and 115+ media syndicates. His book AI & the Boardroom (Springer) is cited in policy, ethics, and governance circles globally.
For decades, boards have governed technology the same way: buy the system, hire the team, set policy, audit outcomes. But the recent shift is different.
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