Professional services and technology company Davies has appointed Paul O’Brien (pictured) as the firm’s first group chief AI officer. In this newly created role he will be responsible for advancing the use of AI technology across the organisation and for developing a core strategy for the ethical use of the technology. He was previously chief technology officer of Davies’ Global Solutions division.

Jen Morrissey, chief operations officer at Davies, said: “As AI continues to play a crucial role in enhancing Davies client services and operations, this demonstrates our strong commitment to innovation and excellence.”