A thought-provoking new Op-ed byBram Meyerson, CEO of Quantimetrics and Executive Member of the Convocation at The DaVinci Institute, was recently published in TechFinancials, calling on South African boards to urgently rethink how they govern data, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies under King V.
King V Signals a Shift in Governance Expectations
In his article, “The Boardroom Challenge: Governing AI, Data and Digital”, Meyerson reflects on how King V represents more than an incremental update to King IV. It marks a decisive shift in governance thinking, positioning data, information, and technology as central to organisational integrity, sustainability, and long-term value creation.
The Growing Gap Between Boards and Digital Reality
He notes that while technology has long powered organisations, many boards remain ill-equipped to oversee its strategic, ethical, and financial implications. Limited digital capability at board level, immature technology reporting, and weak oversight leave organisations increasingly exposed to cyber threats, unethical AI use, data breaches, and declining public trust.
From Compliance to Value-Driven Digital Governance
Meyerson highlights that King V challenges organisations to treat digital governance as a value discipline rather than a compliance exercise. Governing AI, data, and emerging technologies demands new skills, clearer measurement of digital investment returns, and stronger alignment between technology decisions and business outcomes.
Digital Governance as a Foundation for Sustainability
Ultimately, his piece reminds us that in a rapidly digitising economy, digital governance is no longer optional or peripheral. It is fundamental to organisational sustainability, national competitiveness, and ethical leadership. King V has set a clear expectation. The responsibility now lies with South African boards to ensure their governance frameworks are fit for a digitally accelerated future.
Read the full article on Tech Financials:
The Boardroom Challenge: Governing AI, Data and Digital
https://techfinancials.co.za/2026/01/20/the-boardroom-challenge-governing-ai-data-and-digital/
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