The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) at the University of Oxford is delighted to announce the appointment of Lofred Madzou to its Advisory Board.

Lofred brings expertise in AI strategy and governance to the role. He is the Founder and CEO of SkildMind, a consultancy that helps organisations accelerate their AI transformation, and was previously Director of Strategy and Business Development at Truera, a startup in AI observability, acquired by Snowflake in 2024.

Lofred’s experience encompasses advising governmental and non-governmental organisations. He was AI Project Lead at the World Economic Forum, guiding Fortune 500 companies in adopting responsible AI frameworks. He advised the French Government on AI policy and co-authored the French National AI Strategy. He has also advised various EU and Asia-Pacific governments on AI regulation.

He is Co-founder of the African Olympiad Academy, a residential high school in Rwanda nurturing Africa’s top AI, maths and science talent. He was previously a Research Associate at the OII and studied for his MSc in Social Science of the Internet at the Oxford Internet Institute.

Lofred said: “I am truly honoured to join the Advisory Board. At a time of rapid AI development, the OII’s multidisciplinary research provides the evidence and analysis needed to inform effective policy. I look forward to contributing to this work, drawing on my experience across government, international organisations, startups, and enterprises.”

Dr Victoria Nash, Director of the OII, said: “We are delighted to welcome Lofred to our Advisory Board. His expertise on AI strategy and innovation will be invaluable in supporting OII’s cutting-edge research and education.”

The OII Advisory Board provides guidance and support to the Institute’s leadership, helping to ensure its research and teaching continue to advance knowledge and understanding of the digital world, informing policy, practice, and public debate.

More information on OII’s advisory board is available here.