AI Magazine May 2024 | Page 137

MARK THIRLWELL that is fair and transparent – with an initial focus on medical applications .
BSI

“ We now provide a comprehensive suite of services to customers , particularly those operating in high-risk environments subject to the AI Act ”

MARK THIRLWELL MANAGING DIRECTOR ,
AI REGULATORY SERVICES , BSI

MARK THIRLWELL that is fair and transparent – with an initial focus on medical applications .

“ Currently , our focus is primarily on medical devices , although we anticipate extending our services to all industries where AI is utilised in high-risk scenarios . We already have more than 40 clients in the medical field whom we are reviewing against ‘ state-of-the-art ’ practices ,” Thirlwell adds .
“ Having worked across various industries , I ’ ve never felt more fulfilled in my role . Witnessing the impact of our clients ’ work – whether it ’ s aiding children with ADHD , detecting cancers or identifying fetal anomalies – is truly remarkable .”
TITLE : MANAGING DIRECTOR , AI REGULATORY SERVICES
COMPANY : BSI
Mark joined BSI in an interim capacity in April 2022 , before being appointed as the permanent Managing Director of the AI Regulatory Services team in March 2023 .
Mark has over 18 years ’ experience working for Accenture , PwC and , most recently , The Berkeley Partnership . During this time Mark has shaped and led the definition and delivery of transformational strategies across a range of industries . He is increasingly focussed on how cutting-edge digital innovation can be used to address society ’ s most pressing issues , including climate change .