ALARM AI seminar

David Clements

Claims Fraud Operations Manager, Zurich Municipal

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Gemma Duxbury

Partner, Forbes Solicitors

Gemma is a Partner in the commercial team and has significant experience in the areas of governance, procurement and data protection from her time working in both the private and public sector.

Having begun her career in private practice and then working in-house for a local authority for 10 years, Gemma is a 'Public Sector' and education expert with vast knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas.

She regularly advises on complex matters relating to the public sector including procurement, governance, education, contracts and information law and is a vital contributor to a dedicated team, known for their prominent profile as leaders in education and the public sector.

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Stephen Flounders

Executive Director of Regulatory and Business Services, Gentoo

Stephen is the Executive Director of Regulatory and Business Services at Gentoo Group, where he oversees Gentoo’s approach to risk and assurance, governance, health and safety, fire and building safety, and IT. Stephen has developed and implemented Gentoo’s risk and assurance frameworks, both of which have recently been reviewed to ensure Gentoo is able to seek out opportunities presented by AI whilst ensuring high standards of governance and risk. Stephen was Gentoo’s executive lead during its routine planned inspection with the regulator of social housing, which took place over the spring and summer of 2024. Stephen is an independent member of Rochdale Boroughwide Housing’s Audit and Risk Committee.

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Kieran Fowler

Head of Cyber Consulting, Waterstons

Ex-Met Police cyber crime detective turned cyber security expert, Kieran leverages his experience from the world of serious and organised crime to help businesses stay secure in the digital age. He offers a unique cyber risk management perspective, is a trusted advisor to clients and provides a practical approach to building cyber resilience, enabling businesses to embrace digital transformation confidently and safely, creating security-aware cultures by fostering strong relationships and safeguard digital assets.

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Catherine Goodman

Chief Knowledge Officer, Kennedys

Catherine is Kennedys’ chief knowledge officer. She runs a global team of knowledge professionals, who support the legal and business functions, deploying modern knowledge management best practices. Catherine qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and practised as a corporate lawyer in the City of London. She also worked as a senior company law lecturer, professional support lawyer, and is an honorary reader in law at Queen Mary University, London. Catherine has a particular interest in technology, and its important role in capitalising on law firm knowledge. She has won awards for innovation and technology initiatives. She is an advisory board member of a legal industry EdTech company.

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David Mayor

Partner, Forbes Solicitors

David is a Partner in the Insurance department at Forbes and deals with all types of high-value Civil disputes, specialising in the construction and sports sectors. He has over 20 years' of experience in all aspects of Personal Injury law and defends private and public bodies in complex and high value damages claims and inquests. He also advises NGB's, Sports Authorities, and private and public listed companies in media, communications and reputation management matters, such as defamation, MPI, breach of confidence and competition law.

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Chris Walker

Head of Risk Management, Durham University

Chris has experience of working in housing, private sector insurance and is currently the Head of Risk Management at Durham University. With nine years under his belt as an ALARM Director, Chris currently serves as the organisation's Finance Director and has oversight of ALARM's finances. He also leads the ALARM Higher & Further Education Group and the Regions & Sectors portfolio.

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Moon Yates

Delivery Lead – Higher Education, Waterstons

Moon Yates has wide-ranging experience in helping universities and public sector organisations harness technology to achieve strategic goals, improve efficiency, and drive innovation. At Waterstons, Moon leads transformative projects across the education sector, specialising in digital and AI strategies, and AI readiness assessments. Previously, Moon held roles at Gartner and the University of Westminster, where she built high-impact partnerships and developed a strong understanding of the sector’s evolving needs.

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