Rebecca Gallagher

I am an AI and Data Governance professional with over 15 years’ experience working with data across the energy and engineering sectors, supported by a background in psychology, education, and enterprise data governance. My work focuses on enabling organisations to adopt AI responsibly by aligning innovation with strong ethical, regulatory, and human‑centred governance. At The Weir Group, I work closely with senior leadership, including the Global Chief Data Officer, to shape and implement enterprise‑wide AI and data governance strategies. This includes leading the development of Responsible AI risk management frameworks, designing governance policies for GenAI, and translating evolving regulatory requirements into practical, scalable controls that work in real operational environments. Grounded in psychology and ethics, I bring a pragmatic, human‑centred perspective to AI governance. I am particularly interested in how organisations can build trust, transparency, and readiness for AI a