Richard Stirling
Co-founder and CEO
Pablo is a Principal at OI, where he leads international advisory work helping governments assess their AI readiness, strengthen their AI governance capabilities, and translate national AI ambitions into practical implementation.
He has worked with national governments across Latin America, Europe, MENA, and Central Asia to assess their AI competitiveness and navigate complex policy challenges, from establishing AI governance frameworks and addressing questions of AI sovereignty to strengthening domestic innovation ecosystems and implementing national AI strategies.
Pablo has spearheaded Oxford Insights’ work on AI readiness at the city level, developing a framework to assess how cities can build the foundations for effective AI adoption and governance. Previously, he led the development of Oxford Insights’ flagship Government AI Readiness Index from 2021 to 2024, contributing to the global understanding of governments’ capacity to adopt and govern AI.
His broader experience includes leading international initiatives on responsible public-sector data sharing in collaboration with the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI), supporting GovTech ecosystem development across Latin America, and advising UK government departments on digital transformation and AI adoption.
Before joining Oxford Insights, Pablo held advisory roles in the Mexican public sector, working with the Office of the President and the Mexican Congress.
He holds an MA in International Political Economy from King’s College London and a BA in International Relations from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
He is keen on long-distance running and, more importantly, the carb-loading that comes with it.
