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AI Advisory for Boards & C-Suite

AI consulting for boards and executive leadership. Strategic workshops, risk assessment, make-or-buy analysis, and clear language without technical jargon.

Author: Paweł Wiszniewski · Updated:

Key takeaways

AI consulting for boards and executive leadership. Strategic workshops, risk assessment, make-or-buy analysis, and clear language without technical jargon.

  • ›Clear explanation of AI capabilities and limitations without technical jargon
  • ›Independent assessment of AI vendor proposals
  • ›Legal and regulatory risk assessment: GDPR, AI Act, liability for AI decisions

Price: from €1,000 / session

SERVICE DETAILS

I advise boards and C-Suite executives on strategic AI decisions — without technical jargon, with direct translation to business outcomes. Typical sessions: evaluating AI vendor proposals (should you buy an off-the-shelf SaaS or build your own?), strategic workshops preparing leadership for investor and partner conversations about AI, risk assessments (regulatory, operational, reputational) for specific AI projects, and building the internal AI narrative for employees. Available as a one-off consultation or as a standing AI advisor for the board.

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Paweł Wiszniewski · my approach

What I do differently

In board sessions I explain AI in the language of decisions: what it costs, what the risks are, what needs to change in the organization and when you'll know whether it worked. I show working solutions live, not slides — I have my own demos of agents, RAG systems and document automation. I also cover regulation boards often overlook, above all the EU AI Act; I've published a practical guide to company obligations on the blog. After every session you get a memo with recommendations for decision.

Read my guide on the blog

My take and a real-world example

My take

In my view boards focus too much on what AI can do for the company and too little on what AI can do against it. AI risk is now a board topic, not just an IT one.

From the market

In 2024 an employee in the Hong Kong office of engineering firm Arup transferred about $25 million to fraudsters after a video call in which every other participant, including the supposed CFO, was a deepfake. That's why board sessions cover not just opportunities but verification procedures and accountability for AI-supported decisions.

Sources: Fortune: Arup loses $25M to a deepfake (2024)

Who this is for

  • CEOs and board members who want to understand AI without technical jargon.
  • Supervisory boards assessing a company's AI strategy and risks.
  • Boards facing a large investment or a choice of technology partner.
  • Family businesses and mid-size companies without a CTO.

What you get

  • Strategy sessions tailored to your situation and industry.
  • A review of AI opportunities and threats to your business model.
  • Make-or-buy analysis and vendor proposal assessment.
  • A briefing on EU AI Act obligations and reputational risks.
  • A recommendations memo after every session.

How results are measured

  • Strategic decisions made after the sessions.
  • Clarity of AI priorities across the organization.
  • Misguided investments and contracts avoided.
  • Progress of implementations approved by the board.

Key Benefits

Clear explanation of AI capabilities and limitations without technical jargon — the board makes decisions based on facts, not marketing hype.

Independent assessment of AI vendor proposals — before you sign a multi-year contract, you receive an independent make-or-buy analysis and technology due diligence.

Legal and regulatory risk assessment: GDPR, AI Act, liability for AI decisions — you know what can go wrong before the project launches.

AI narrative for the organisation — I help communicate changes to employees in a way that builds engagement rather than resistance to automation.

Availability as a standing AI advisor for the board — a monthly retainer enables quick consultation on every AI decision, without delays.

The Process

1

Pre-session and context

Before the meeting you send context materials (vendor proposals, reports, presentations). I analyse them and prepare questions and a preliminary position for the session.

2

Workshop or advisory session

2-4 hour session (online or on-site): analysis presentation, discussion, answers to board questions. I present in business language — decisions, risks, options.

3

Post-session report

After the session I deliver a summary document: key conclusions, recommended actions, and questions to ask potential vendors. The board has a concrete follow-up.

4

Follow-up and availability

For up to 2 weeks after the session I am available for follow-up questions by email or Slack. With a retainer — priority access to ad-hoc consultations within 24 hours.

Common mistakes

  • AI decisions based on a single vendor's presentation.
  • Delegating AI entirely to IT without business involvement.
  • Ignoring legal and reputational risks such as EU AI Act obligations.
  • Expecting quick returns without investing in data and team skills.

When this service is not worth it

  • The board has no AI-related decisions planned in the near term.
  • You need detailed technical support for the IT team — another service fits better.
  • You want one-off inspiration rather than work on specific decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can sessions be held at our company headquarters?

Yes — I conduct on-site sessions across Poland (Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Tricity) and in selected cities in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. Travel costs are added to the session fee for distances over 100 km.

Can you analyse a specific AI vendor proposal before we sign?

That is one of the most common use cases — I deliver due diligence analysis of a SaaS AI proposal or development offer within 5-7 business days. The price depends on contract complexity and assessment scope.

How much technical knowledge is required for the session?

None — sessions are designed for people without a technical background. I explain AI concepts through business analogies and concrete case studies. The board focuses on decisions; I provide the technology context in an accessible form.

Do you offer a standing AI advisory retainer for boards?

Yes — a monthly retainer from €1,800 covers up to 4 hours of consultations per month, priority email/Slack access, participation in one board session, and a monthly briefing on AI trends relevant to your industry.

What does a board advisory session look like?

We start with the company's situation and the decisions the board faces. I then go through options, costs and risks, show live examples and answer questions. Afterwards you get a recommendations memo.

Are board conversations confidential?

Yes. We sign a non-disclosure agreement before the first session, and information about your company, strategy and data is used only for our work together.

How much does board-level AI advisory cost?

A strategy session costs from €1,000. Ongoing advisory as a monthly package of sessions and consultations is also available.

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From the blog

AI & Security

The EU AI Act in Practice - What Your Company Must Do in 2026 (No Panic, No Legalese)

The AI Act sounds scary, but 90% of SMB automation is "minimal risk" with no extra obligations. I explain the four risk tiers, the provider vs deployer distinction, what applies right now (AI literacy, chatbot transparency), when you fall into "high risk", and what a realistic compliance checklist looks like. With an up-to-date timeline after the May 2026 Digital Omnibus package.

13 minAI & Security

AI Policy at Your Company and ISO/IEC 42001 - Governance That Doesn't Kill Innovation

Six weeks ago, national market surveillance authorities across the EU got formal powers to check whether companies actually meet the Article 4 AI literacy obligation - and whether they have documents to prove it, not just good intentions. Most SMEs that have deployed AI are missing one thing: a written AI policy. Here's what such a policy must contain, how to build an AI systems register, when to reach for ISO/IEC 42001 instead of an internal document, and who at a small company should be the “AI owner” without a Chief AI Officer title.

14 minAI & Security

Shadow AI - Your Employees Are Using AI Without Your Knowledge and That's Your Problem

68% of employees use unsanctioned AI tools without IT's knowledge. They paste contracts, customer data, source code, and strategies into public chatbots - and the company has no idea. Shadow AI isn't a technology problem, it's a governance problem. I explain how to detect what your team is actually using, how to write an AI policy that actually works, and why an outright ban is the worst possible solution.

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