Amanda Dahl

I am a technology and public policy leader working at the intersection of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence governance, and public-sector transformation.

Over the past three decades I have led large-scale technology programmes across governments, global technology platforms, and regulated institutions. My work focuses on how digital systems shape public policy outcomes, particularly in areas where AI, data infrastructure and public services intersect.

I am currently a Director at The Crown Estate, where I lead enterprise digital strategy across product, data, innovation, technology platforms and cybersecurity for a £19B national estate. I also co-chair the organisation’s AI Governance Committee, establishing frameworks for responsible AI adoption and overseeing digital products that support the UK’s marine and energy sectors.

Previously I served as Deputy Director for Products and Services at the UK Government Digital Service in the Cabinet Office, where I directed national digital platforms used across government. During this time I led the launch of the UK’s nationwide Emergency Alerts system and oversaw platforms including GOV.UK Pay and GOV.UK Notify, which together process billions of transactions and messages for public services.

Before returning to the UK, I was a Digital Services Expert at the United States Digital Service in the Biden White House, where I worked with WH principals and senior policy leaders on technology strategy and crisis response. My work included directing a national transformation programme human-centred strategy for US nutrition support services and leading an inter-agency digital response during the US infant formula shortage.

Earlier in my career I held senior product leadership roles in the technology and media sector, including at Sony PlayStation and the BBC, where I led platforms supporting millions of users and global digital ecosystems. I began my career in technical and systems roles across biotechnology, high-performance computing, financial services and games.

Alongside my professional work, I am a board advisor to several AI startups and contribute to international discussions on digital governance and technology policy. I have represented the UK in international forums on AI and digital democracy and regularly speak on the challenges of governing complex digital systems in public institutions.

I am currently completing a Master’s degree in AI Ethics and Society at the University of Cambridge, where my research explores how the design of AI-driven prioritisation systems affects agency and decision-making in public welfare services.

I was awarded Digital Leader of the Year, Highly Commended 2025 and Role Model of the Year, 2024 by Women in Tech Excellence, as well as Thought Leader of the Year - Top 100 by Government Transformation Top 100. My interests focus on the governance of complex digital systems, the political economy of data infrastructures, and the practical realities of implementing responsible AI in government.