Geoff Aldridge
Director of the AI Office
The Open University
I wanted to join the AIB Skills Council because I'm passionate about helping people understand and make the most effective use of AI. The technology is advancing rapidly, and I believe we have a responsibility to equip people with the confidence and skills needed to benefit from it safely and ethically.
Geoff Aldridge
About Geoff
Geoff Aldridge is Director of the AI Office at The Open University and a member of the University's Digital Services Senior Management Team. He provides strategic leadership for the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence across one of Europe's largest distance learning institutions, helping to align emerging technologies with institutional strategy, academic priorities, governance requirements and organisational values.
Having worked at The Open University since 1997, Geoff has extensive experience leading complex, cross-university transformation initiatives that balance innovation, opportunity, risk and regulatory responsibility. He leads the development and coordination of the University's AI Framework, AI governance structures and institution-wide AI strategy, bringing together colleagues from academic, professional, technical and leadership communities to enable the effective and responsible use of AI.
A Chartered IT Professional (BCS) and Chartered Manager (CMI), Geoff's current work focuses on AI governance, digital capability development, strategic decision-making and creating the conditions for staff and students to confidently adopt emerging technologies. His particular interests include responsible AI, organisational readiness, AI literacy, and the practical challenges of embedding AI across large, complex institutions.
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