Political insight specialists Forefront Advisers welcomes Ksenia Duxfield-Karyakina as its new Managing Director of Emerging Technology. Previously Head of Regulatory Strategy and Public Policy at Google Cloud in Europe, Ksenia brings with her a wealth of experience in technology policy across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Emerging Markets.
Prior to her role with Cloud in London, Ksenia was responsible for YouTube Policy in APAC and Eurasia, based out of Hong Kong. Before entering the big tech industry, Ksenia worked in financial services, focusing on anti-fraud and policies addressing financial crime within the OECD ecosystem.
Ksenia will lead Forefront Advisers’ Emerging Technology service, providing intelligence-led insight to public affairs and investment teams. Emerging technologies continue to impact and drive the strategies of every major enterprise around the world. Ksenia will cover the full sector, with particular expertise in AI, cybersecurity, data governance, critical technologies, and digital competition.
Ksenia Duxfield-Karyakina said: “I'm thrilled to join Forefront Advisers to help grow its Emerging Technology products and services. With every industry set to be impacted by AI innovations, being at the forefront of technology policy is crucial. I look forward to collaborating with fellow public affairs wonks, investors and regulators towards these transformational outcomes.”
Gergely Polner, Managing Director at Forefront Advisers, said: “Ksenia’s exceptional background and experience in digital regulations will immediately benefit the Forefront Advisers service. Emerging technology is a priority for organisations in every sector – whether that is the rise of AI, quantum computing or data compliance – and its opportunities and risks will be shaped by policy, legislation and regulation around the world. Ksenia is uniquely placed to lead our clients through this complex landscape.”