Fion Lee-Madan (she/her)

Fion Lee-Madan (she/her) is a prominent figure in the technology and AI governance space, currently serving as the Technical Co-Founder, COO, and Strategic Partnerships lead at Fairly AI, a company focused on AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). She is also a Technical Committee Member at the CIO Strategy Council (Conseil Stratégique des DPI) since October 2022, where she contributes to shaping standards and practices for responsible AI adoption.13

Professional Background

• Fairly AI: Fion co-founded Fairly AI in 2020 to address challenges in ensuring safe, compliant, and ethical use of artificial intelligence. The platform supports organizations in managing AI risks, eliminating bias, and ensuring transparency in automated decision-making.35
• Techstars Founder: She joined the Techstars Toronto Accelerator program in 2023 to further develop Fairly AI's offerings.23
• Previous Roles:
  • Managed AI Risk Leadership Project at the Vector Institute.
  • Guest Lecturer at Lighthouse Labs, focusing on AI ethics and career coaching.
  • Held senior roles at companies like Intuit, Oracle (via ATG acquisition), and Sapient, specializing in eCommerce systems integration and B2B/B2C campaign management.13

Education

• University of Toronto: Honors Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Human Biology.
• Boston University: MBA from the Questrom School of Business.
• Additional certifications in Machine Learning from MIT Sloan Executive Education and Model Risk Management from Quant University.13

Awards and Recognition

Fion was honored with The Globe and Mail Best Executive Award in 2023, recognizing her leadership in enabling innovation through responsible AI adoption.34

Expertise

Her expertise includes:

• AI strategy and risk management.
• B2B enterprise software solutions.
• End-to-end campaign management and web development.
• Promoting diversity in tech education and workforce.13

Fion’s career reflects her commitment to fostering responsible technology use while navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.