AI Governance and Compliance Services

We enable organisations to adopt and scale artificial intelligence responsibly and confidently through strategy, compliance readiness, governance frameworks and managed delivery support.

What We Do

AI governance and compliance services that support responsible AI adoption through strategy,
regulatory readiness, governance frameworks and managed delivery support.

AI Strategy and Governance

We work with executive teams to define AI strategy, integrate governance into business operations, and embed safety and control mechanisms that support innovation with oversight.

Key offerings

  • AI governance design and implementation
  • Strategic AI policy and control frameworks
  • AI risk and ethical governance advisory

Client outcomes

  • Clear AI vision aligned to business strategy

  • Formalised governance with risk control

  • Decision frameworks for responsible AI adoption

ISO IEC 42001 Readiness and Implementation

We support organisations preparing for ISO IEC 42001 certification with readiness assessments, gap analysis, and full implementation of an AI management system aligned to best practices.

Key offerings

  • ISO IEC 42001 readiness assessment
  • Gap analysis and resolution planning
  • Full implementation support for certification readiness

Client outcomes

  • Structured AI management system

  • Defined controls and governance processes

  • Certification preparedness and audit confidence

AI Security & Data Governance

We embed AI-specific security controls and align with established standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 to safeguard models, data and decision processes.

Key offerings

  • AI security control design aligned to ISO/IEC 27001
  • Data governance integration for model risk and traceability
  • Secure lifecycle practices

Client outcomes

  • Stronger trust in AI outputs

  • Traceable data practices

  • Resilient risk controls

EU AI Act Readiness

We assess your organisation’s maturity against the EU AI Act, identify gaps, and help build compliance pathways that reduce risk and prepare you for regulatory engagement.

Key offerings

  • EU AI Act readiness assessment
  • Gap analysis and prioritised compliance roadmap
  • Regulatory alignment and implementation support

Client outcomes

  • Clear compliance baseline and prioritised actions

  • Reduced regulatory risk exposure

  • Preparedness for audits and compliance reporting

AI Operational Governance Frameworks

We translate governance principles into practical, bespoke frameworks that integrate with your existing processes, data governance and security functions.

Key offerings

  • Custom AI governance frameworks
  • Operational workflows and roles
  • Integration with data governance and security

Client outcomes

  • Consistent, audit-ready processes

  • Scalable governance across teams

  • Reduced operational risk

Managed AI Programme Delivery

We provide managed services for AI governance programmes, from programme oversight through delivery management, ensuring strategic and regulatory goals are met on time and with quality.

Key offerings

  • AI governance project and programme management
  • Regulatory readiness programme support
  • Coordination of cross-functional delivery teams

Client outcomes

  • Predictable, measurable delivery

  • Alignment across stakeholders

  • Reduced implementation risk

Why choose Saros Consulting for AI governance and compliance

We bring deep expertise and proven methods to simplify AI delivery, reduce risk,
and embed responsible practices from day one. Our goal is to help you drive sustainable,
profitable value from AI, without compromising trust or compliance.

Strategy-led governance, not isolated controls
We work directly with executive teams to define AI strategy, integrate governance into business operations, and embed safety and control mechanisms that support innovation with oversight. Outcome: Clear AI vision aligned to business strategy, with formalised governance and decision frameworks for responsible adoption.
Strategy-led governance, not isolated controls

Outcome:
Clear AI vision aligned to business strategy, with formalised governance and decision frameworks for responsible adoption.

Regulation and standards translated into practice
From EU AI Act readiness to ISO/IEC 42001 implementation, we assess maturity, identify gaps and build prioritised, auditable compliance pathways aligned to recognised standards and best practice. Outcome: Reduced regulatory risk exposure, structured AI management systems, and confidence in audits and compliance reporting.
Regulation and standards translated into practice

Outcome:
Reduced regulatory risk exposure, structured AI management systems, and confidence in audits and compliance reporting.

Delivery assurance for complex AI programmes
We provide hands-on programme and project management for AI governance initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring regulatory and strategic objectives are met with quality and predictability. Outcome: Measurable delivery, alignment across stakeholders, and reduced implementation risk.
Delivery assurance for complex AI programmes

Outcome:
Measurable delivery, alignment across stakeholders, and reduced implementation risk.

Lee Bristow  |  Director of Cyber & AI Governance

Lee is the Director of Cyber and AI Governance at Saros Consulting. He brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk, and emerging technology governance, with a strong focus on helping organisations navigate the complexities of AI adoption responsibly and securely. Lee works closely with clients to establish robust governance frameworks, strengthen cyber resilience, and ensure innovation aligns with regulatory, ethical, and business priorities.

Barry Connellan  |  Ireland Country Manager

Barry is our Ireland Country Manager. He brings over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, with a strong background in enterprise ICT sales and leadership roles in SaaS start-ups. Barry also spent five years as a management consultant, specialising in franchising, where he supported businesses through strategic international growth and operational development.

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