About
Campbell Robertson is the founder of Boxwood Strategy Group and Canada’s leading advocate for practical AI governance tailored to SMBs. With executive consulting experience at IBM and OpenText, Campbell specializes in helping resource-constrained teams make sense of fast-moving AI trends and regulatory challenges. His signature Value-First Method empowers business leaders to unlock AI potential with confidence, starting from core organizational values and building scalable, risk-ready governance. Campbell is active in Canadian AI policy circles and an influential voice on digital transformation, publishing clear, actionable insights for small business leaders on Substack and LinkedIn. His popular “So What? Who Cares?” newsletter series is praised for blending expert analysis with foundational guidance—helping organizations both comply and drive real, measurable value with responsible AI. As an AI Governance Professional candidate with IAPP, Campbell bridges technology, compliance, and business outcomes through risk dashboards, AI literacy programs, and agile frameworks. His mission: Ensure Canadian SMBs thrive in the digital economy by deploying trusted, ethical AI aligned with market opportunities and community values. Beyond consulting, Campbell shares practical wisdom through speaking engagements, podcasts, and mentoring sessions, committed to accelerating inclusive growth and helping organizations realize AI’s benefits—while staying a step ahead of risk—one team at a time.
Expertise
Leading major digital transformation and AI projects in complex enterprise environments. Building and deploying AI governance frameworks for highly regulated sectors such as healthcare and legal tech. Translating global AI regulations into clear, actionable strategies for clients. Publishing industry insights on Substack and LinkedIn, and contributing to AI policy initiatives. Developing the Value-First Method to help businesses unlock the benefits of AI while offsetting risk
Speaking Topics
Preferred Format
Both audio and video