Nikita Demekhin

Speaking & Publications

Sharing practical insights on governance & risk.

Nikita Demekhin

Speaking Topics

Drawing from two decades of operational leadership, sharing perspectives on governance, risk oversight, and AI governance at the board level.

Crisis Governance: When the Board Must Lead

How boards should structure crisis oversight, information flow, and decision authority during operational disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty.

AI Governance for Boards

A governance perspective on AI oversight — not technical implementation, but how boards should evaluate AI risks, set guardrails, and ensure accountability.

Building a Board from Scratch

Lessons from establishing the first board of directors in a 450-person industrial company, including governance architecture and committee design.

Board Information Architecture

How to structure the information flow between management and board to enable effective oversight without micromanagement.

Industrial Transformation & Board Oversight

Governance challenges in capital-intensive businesses undergoing digital transformation — from EPC to energy to infrastructure.

Media & Publications

In-depth articles and thought leadership published on leading professional platforms.