Samantha Kappagoda is a board director and technology strategist trusted for her expertise in AI and data governance, as well as capital markets in complex, regulated environments. Her experience as a data scientist, economist, investment professional and founder brings a distinctive perspective to board governance and the oversight of growth, transformation, and disruption.

Kappagoda serves as a director, nominating and governance committee chair, and audit committee member for the Credit Suisse Funds (now UBS). She also serves on the Governing Council Business Board at the University of Toronto.

Recognized by the Financial Times as a Future 50 Director, Kappagoda’s thought leadership includes the Directors & Boards articles "Board Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies" and "Do Boards Need 'AI Expert' Directors?", contributions to NACD's Director Essentials: Implementing AI Governance, and service on the advisory council for KPMG/INSEAD AI Governance Principles for Boards.