Sébastien A. Krier

Senior Technology Policy Researcher

Dataphysix, Director – London, UK & Remote

Designing strategies and white papers on AI policy, ethics, and regulation for multinational companies and non-profit organisations. Advising a leading technology company on an AI governance and ethics strategy, working directly with directors. Drafted responses to European and UK consultations on AI and data. Building internal governance boards, algorithmic impact assessments, and commissioning research projects focused on AI safety, corporate governance, the future of work, and third party auditing of algorithms.

Office for Artificial Intelligence, Head of Regulation – London, UK

Joined the Office for AI as a policy adviser and leading their Public Sector Adoption and Regulation work (national & EU). Designing and leading an ambitious 5-year strategy for AI and data science diffusion in the public sector. Responsible for advising foreign delegations, government departments, and building effective partnerships across government and with industry/academia.

Embassy of Greece, Policy Adviser – London, UK

Worked directly with the First Counsellor for Political Affairs and the Ambassador. Advised/briefed high-level delegations and the Greek Government on investment analysis, technology, cyber-security, and foreign policy challenges. Represented the Embassy in meetings with the EU, United Kingdom, and Parliament. Part time job during my MPA.

The Redress Trust, Solicitor – London, UK

Worked with Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre and the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa, analyzing causes and consequences of female-focused human rights violations in Francophone West Africa. Conducted multi-level analytical research, advocacy, and drafting on women’s sexual rights. Part time job during my MPA.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, International Law/Disputes Solicitor – London, UK

Represented FTSE100 clients in international disputes. Advised international banks, corporates, and governments on commercial matters. Regularly interviewed high-profile clients and led teams of up to 7. Advised on international rule of law and governance initiatives for Amal Clooney’s TrialWatch.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, International Law/Disputes Solicitor – London, UK & Paris, France

2-year training contract and subsequent qualification in international disputes/arbitration. Advised FTSE100 clients and states on multi-billion commercial and investor-state disputes, EU law/competition, corporate finance, investigations, and sanctions. Responsible for updating clients on technology and cyber-security developments. Extensive pro bono work, incl. assisting war victims in West Africa, representing vulnerable clients, and providing legal advice to NGOs

Covus Group, M&A and Investor Relations – Berlin, Germany

Worked directly with the Head of M&A. Reviewed documentation of a major debt financing. Drafted and evaluated business plans for Series A & B start-ups. Delivered presentations to highly regarded institutional and angel investors, helping portfolio companies to successfully raise further funds. Researched market updates, M&A, and competitors to support portfolio companies. General project management and BD.

UBS Investment Bank, Summer Analyst – London, UK

Responsible for drafting and publishing an internal guide on FCA/EU regulations and ethics in investment banking. Analyzed transactions to help departments meet regulatory objectives. Received extensive training on capital markets, equities, financial modelling, and wealth management.

University College London

Master’s in Public Administration and Management

Dissertation: Can blockchain technology be used to increase the transparency, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of humanitarian interventions? Case study of the World Food Programme’s “Building Blocks”.

BPP University Law School

Accelerated Legal Practice Course

King’s College London School of Law

Law LLB

Tony Blair Institute for Global Change & The Entrepreneurs Network

The Way of the Future: Supercharging UK Science and Innovation

The Entrepreneurs Network

Making the UK the best place in the world for AI innovation

CapX

How Britain can lead the world in developing artificial intelligence

Asia Society

Facing Affect Recognition

Group of Seven (G7)

UK-Canada Joint-Submission on AI and Inclusion

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience

Future Proof: the Opportunity to Transform the UK's Resilience to Extreme Risks

World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum’s Guidelines for AI Procurement

Filip Never Steps

AI and the Government – Interview with Sébastien Krier (UK)

Nesta

Educ-AI-tion Rebooted?

Office for AI

A guide to using AI in the Public Sector

Alan Turing Institute

Understanding artificial intelligence ethics and safety (Alan Turing Institute, 2019)

OECD

Hello, World! Artificial Intelligence and its Use in the Public Sector

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Regulation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution White Paper

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

Power and Accountability Committee Member. Funding projects to create a world in which power is more equally shared, and in which powerful institutions are responsive and accountable to wider society and aligned with the long-term public interest.

We And AI

Organisational design and general advisory. Setting up and contributing to various working group.

Nesta

Judge for the £1m Tech to Connect social challenge fund to tackle social exclusion.

ThamesReach

Co-devised and implemented pilot interventions targeting homelessness in London. Assisted with mental health, drug, and alcohol-related counselling.

Stonewall

Benchmarking work to improve Freshfields’ commitment to diversity, leading the firm to be ranked as one of the best employers in the UK for LGBTQIA staff.

Royal Courts of Justice

Advised vulnerable/underprivileged individuals in court pro bono.

Liberty

Strategic/legal advice on responses to public queries and letters.

The Beckley Foundation

Data analysis and evaluation of socio-economic impact of global war on drugs. Consulted with economists and scientists. Co-authored articles with the founder.

Music & Production

Music production and DJing/mixing. Created a 600+member music appreciation group, a record-sharing library, a YouTube channel with 1500+ subscribers, and organized thematic events.

Philanthropy & Int'l Development

Active member of Effective Altruism London. Avid reader of specialist and academic literature. Frequent attendance at Chatham House, GiveWell, 80,000 Hours, EA & ODI events.

Technology & Innovation

Founder of an AI Governance/Ethics discussion group. Regular attendance at technical and policy events at think tanks, consultancies, and government groups