Anthony Aarons is an AI risk and governance specialist with over twenty-five years of experience advising boards and executive leaders in high-risk environments. He is also the founder and CEO of Epifini, a human data company that uses AI to facilitate business transformation. As a speaker, he frequently delivers talks at risk, safety, and leadership conferences across the globe, including in the USA, UK, Australia, Brazil and Portugal.
Anthony's early roles included serving as the Head of Sales and Marketing at Springer and Jacoby UK, Director of UK Stone LTD and Executive Manager Business Development at LJM Group. In 2015, he founded Synergy Risk, a safety and risk consultancy that provided essential services to BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Chevron, Acciona and Ferrovial. As a trusted advisor with an IECL accreditation, Anthony also worked with major organisations such as AXA, Barclays and British Transport Police as a corporate advisor and executive coach.
In 2026, Anthony became a Senior Research Fellow at the Global Centre for Advanced Studies, researching artificial intelligence and human cognition. He is also a FRSA Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. With both first-hand experience and academic understanding, Anthony’s keynote presentations examine the human dimensions of AI risk. With a focus on operational reality over trend commentary, he shares insights on the impact of AI adoption on human cognition and decision-making. Past talks given by Anthony include at the Safety on the Edge Conference in Baltimore, the NSW Mineral Conference in Australia and the Swiss Tech Week.
Anthony Aarons is a leading authority in the AI risk and safety industry, whose keynote talks are renowned for their clear, precise insights. With extensive experience at the forefront of the industry, he offers an authentic understanding of the key challenges businesses face today and offers strategies for positive business transformation. As an executive coach, he draws on respected coaching methodologies and Logotherapy, grounding his work in evidence-based principles. To hire Anthony for your next evet, contact Champions Speakers today!
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"Anthony delivered a real eye opening keynote explaining the challenges of AI and the importance of risk analysis up front. I was captivated from start to finish by the content and the animation by Anthony and that doesn’t happen often . I feel better equipped to ask some of the right questions around AI and its safe use." - Malcolm Staves, FIIRSM Global Vice President Environment Health and Safety, L'Oreal
"I worked with Anthony during a transformation time in GSK Consumer Healthcare in Australia, and I was really impressed by his ability to listen carefully to people and translate it into a clear action plan. He was focused on individuals and team dynamics at the same time and was strongly able to help each of us build the future of the organization and the Leadership Team." - Vincent Cotard, VP Global Head of Real Estate Sanofi
"Anthony combines exceptionally fine business acumen with a talent for creative thought and communication. A brilliant business partner in terms of problem solving, idea generation and the implementation of those ideas." - James Roth, COO, IVE Group
- 2026 - Appeared on Safety on the Edge podcast with Corrie Pitzer
- 2026 - Senior Research Fellow at the Global Centre for Advanced Studies
- 2021 - Founder and CEO of Epifini
- 2015 - Managing Director of Synergy Risk
- 2013 - Director of Wentworth People
- 2013 - Principal Business Advisor for the Global Academy of Emergency Medicine
- 2011 - Executive Manager Business Development at LJM Group
- 2005 - Director of UK Stone LTD
- 2004 - FRSA Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
- 2003 - Head of Sales and Marketing at Springer and Jacoby UK
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