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ALLISON  BREMNER 

@allisonbremner

Technology and public policy expert driving innovation in Africa.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to drive impactful technology policies and foster partnerships for sustainable development.

I am H.E. Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS, a dedicated technology and public policy expert serving as the Special Envoy for Technology for the President of Kenya. My mission is to position Kenya as a global leader in critical and emerging technologies, particularly in Artificial Intelligence. I work closely with the President and various stakeholders to ensure our strategies foster innovation while promoting a secure and inclusive digital future for all Kenyans.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions to digital governance and technology advocacy. Notably, I was named one of the World's 100 most influential Kiswahili people in digital government by Apolitical in 2018 and listed among Africa's Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in Technology in 2023. My work with the United Nations and various global organizations underscores my commitment to ethical and inclusive technology development.

As a leader, I prioritize research and policy development to ensure that our approach to technology aligns with national development goals. I am passionate about fostering partnerships that drive investment and innovation, reinforcing Kenya's position as a hub for technological excellence in Africa.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

RK
Current

Special Envoy on Technology

Republic of Kenya

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

As Kenya's Special Envoy on Technology, my role centres on advancing techplomacy to position Kenya as a global leader in critical and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and other frontier innovations. As an advisor, I work closely with the President, ensuring our strategies and policies drive innovation while fostering a safe, secure, inclusive, and trustworthy digital future f

TM

Executive Director

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Led Thunderbird's Global Leadership Work in Africa, collaborating with African Governments, Private Sector, Academia, Innovators and Civil Society to shape Africa's leadership in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

UN

High Level Advisory Board Member

United Nations

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 2 months)

Appointed to the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Advisory Body on AI to provide diverse perspectives and options on how AI can be governed for the common good, aligning internationally interoperable governance with human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals.

OI

Senior Advisor, Data and Innovations

Office of the Deputy President, Legislative & Inter-govermen

May 2015 - Feb 2023 (7 years 9 months)

Led initiatives on Innovations and Data, including the Kenya National Partnership on Sustainable Development Data. Served as Point of Contact for the Open Government Partnership Initiative (OGP) and Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data.

EP

Technical Advisor for Data, Innovations and Open Government

Executive Office of the Deputy President

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Provided strategic support and leadership to the Presidency on Africa's Global Leadership on Data, Innovations, and Open Government.

SN

Associate, Strategic Partnerships

Social Development Network

Jul 2007 - May 2013 (5 years 10 months)

Managed strategic planning, overall development, and management of programmes. Served as point person for strategic private-public partnership initiatives and managed information systems including extensive relational databases.

FT

Program Officer, Youth

Foundation El Taller

Apr 2001 - Jul 2007 (6 years 3 months)

Coordinated Youth Initiatives and integrated Youth Content and issues into the overall organizational framework. Developed educational programmes and integrated gender principles.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KM

Kenya Institute of Management

Systems Analysis, Management of Information Systems

1996 - 1999

Studied Management of Information Systems with a focus on Systems Analysis. Gained foundational knowledge in information systems and their application.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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