The Responsible AI Institute (RAI Institute), a global, member-driven nonprofit committed to enabling successful and responsible AI adoption, has appointed cybersecurity expert Matthew Martin to its Global Advisory Board. Martin is the founder and CEO of Two Candlesticks and brings over 25 years of experience in securing digital infrastructures across the globe.
Martin’s appointment is expected to strengthen the Institute’s mission to help organizations build transparent, accountable, and ethically grounded AI systems. His expertise in cybersecurity will be instrumental in supporting AI governance, risk mitigation, and the development of resilient AI frameworks across diverse industries.
As a seasoned executive who has led security operations at several Fortune 100 financial institutions, Martin now provides strategic cybersecurity consulting through Two Candlesticks, with a focus on underserved regions. His new role at the RAI Institute aligns closely with his mission to expand access to future-ready, secure AI infrastructure worldwide.
“AI has the power to truly transform the world. If done correctly, it democratizes capabilities once reserved for developed markets,” said Matthew Martin, Global Advisor at RAI Institute and CEO of Two Candlesticks. “This is exactly why we need organizations like the RAI Institute. I’m proud to contribute to its forward-thinking mission to foster responsible AI innovation across global markets.”
The RAI Institute plays a key role in shaping global AI standards by working with practitioners, policymakers, and regulators. Its network of more than 34,000 members spans technology, finance, healthcare, academia, and government. The Institute’s work focuses on operationalizing responsible AI through education, benchmarking, certification, and third-party risk assessments.
“We are thrilled to welcome Matthew as a Global Advisor,” said Manoj Saxena, Chairman and Founder of the Responsible AI Institute. “His commitment to serving underserved markets through cybersecurity leadership is a perfect complement to our mission. Trusted AI foundations lead to sustainable and scalable solutions, and it’s through experts like Matthew that we advance toward a more secure AI future.”
In addition to his role at the RAI Institute, Martin serves on the advisory boards of Ironscales, Trustwise, Stealth, and Surge Ventures. His work through Two Candlesticks is impacting AI and cybersecurity readiness across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
