Ajay Mathur

Ajay Mathur is a global speaker, Enterprise data and AI governance leader, and storyteller dedicated to transforming how organisations build trust in the age of AI. As the Data and AI Governance Leader. Ajay leads initiatives that blend technology, psychology, and culture to create governance programs people actually believe in.

With over 20 years of experience in data, analytics, and financial services—including roles with IBM, Barclays, HSBC, and leading global institutions—Ajay has become known for turning complex governance into compelling narratives that inspire behaviour change. His signature concept, Story-Driven Governance, reframes governance as a human operating system—rooted in trust, transparency, and responsibility.

An award-winning international speaker with 15+ storytelling championship titles, Ajay has captivated audiences from London to Singapore and Amsterdam to San Francisco with his humour, heart, and humanity. He’s also the creator and host of The Being Yourself Show, where he’s interviewed bestselling authors like Marshall Goldsmith and David Allen on leadership, communication, and personal growth.