Pankaj Gupta is an academic author, technology entrepreneur, AI governance educator, and enterprise transformation leader with over 24 years of global experience in business transformation, digital innovation, governance, risk management, and emerging technologies. He is the Founder & CEO of AIQ Score™, India's Independent AI Benchmarking & Certification Authority, His work focuses on AI governance, responsible AI, AI risk management, and enterprise AI adoption, translating global frameworks such as ISO/IEC 42001, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and the EU AI Act into practical guidance for boards, executives, and business leaders.