Board-Level AI Governance Education
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Ignitis Group
Vilnius, Lithuania
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Ignitis Group is the largest energy company in the Baltic region, employing over 4,000 people across Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Finland.
As a vertically integrated utility, Ignitis plays a critical role in the region's energy transition, operating renewable energy generation assets, electricity and gas distribution networks, serving over 1 million customers.
With AI increasingly central to both operational efficiency and strategic transformation, the organisation recognised the need for robust board-level oversight.​
Case Study
The Brief for Aitheria Partners
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We were engaged to design and deliver a comprehensive AI governance education session for Ignitis' Supervisory Board and Management Board members. The half-day interactive programme needed to address an international board audience across multiple dimensions:
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Build AI Governance Literacy: Cover fundamental AI concepts, capabilities and governance frameworks necessary for effective oversight at supervisory board level.
Define the Board's AI Oversight Role: Clarify a board's typical responsibilities in overseeing AI direction and implementation and equip members with the right questions to ask on AI initiatives.
Develop Risk Awareness: Provide a comprehensive understanding of AI-related risks across strategic, operational and compliance dimensions, particularly those relevant to critical infrastructure management.
Recommended Governance Structure: Outline a best-in-class governance framework to support effective AI oversight, aligned with Ignitis Group's existing corporate governance structure.
Navigate the Regulatory Landscape: Deliver practical insights on current and emerging AI regulatory requirements, including the EU AI Act and Lithuania's national AI strategy.
Our engagement
We delivered a bespoke programme designed specifically for board-level oversight, combining strategic education with practical frameworks.
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Strategy Alignment
Comprehensive preparation phase including stakeholder interviews with Ignitis executives to understand organisational strategy, governance structure, current AI maturity and sector-specific challenges in the energy industry.
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Alignment on approach with Head of Organisational Development and Board leadership
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Detailed training materials aligned to board-level requirements and existing AI initiatives
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Customised content reflecting energy sector context and Lithuania's AI strategy and investments
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Board Education Session
Interactive education session delivered in Vilnius for approximately 35 Supervisory Board members, Management Board members and Executive Leaders. The programme combined presentation with practical scenario exercises, encouraging active participation and strategic discussion.
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AI Fundamentals: evolution of AI capabilities, business value across IT and OT, critical importance of data
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Board-Level AI Oversight Framework based on Deloitte's governance model covering six critical dimensions: Strategy, Risk, Governance, Performance, Talent and Culture & Integrity
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EU AI Act overview, timeline and implications
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Practical scenarios and exercises for board-level oversight
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Strategic Framework Development
A comprehensive AI framework proposal designed for both supervisory oversight and operational governance.
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Deliverables:
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Board AI Governance Framework outlining responsibilities across six oversight dimensions
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Company AI Management Framework including governance committee, policies, risk management and AI inventory
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"AI Canvas" tool for project assessment and approval
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Recommendations on immediate priorities and next steps
Outcomes
Wolf Willems
Independent Member, Supervisory Board Committee
"A great session with clarity on the differences in AI categories, current developments and the potential for Ignitis Group development"
Lorraine Wrafter
Independent Member,
Group Supervisory Board​
"The session gave the Supervisory Board a clear understanding of our governance responsibilities and helped us to translate that into practical next steps"
Eligijus Kajieta
Independent Board Member,
ESO (Ignitis Networks)
"Patrick was a very competent speaker with content that was tailored really well to Ignitis' context and participants"