Ron Young is CEO and Chief Knowledge Officer of Knowledge Associates Cambridge Ltd, and the founder of Knowledge Associates Cambridge and the Cambridge AI Hub (UK). A pioneer at the intersection of AI, knowledge management, and innovation, he helps organizations align cutting-edge technology with human-centred values and effective governance.
Young was appointed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) as its Chief Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence Advisor. In this role, he has supported MBRF in unifying hard-won experience with international best practice—integrating multiple ISO standards and certifications, including the newly announced ISO 42001 for Artificial Intelligence—into a single management system.
This world-leading approach enables MBRF to advise government agencies, SMEs, and startups on critical, knowledge- and AI-driven transformation, delivering sustainable impact and public value.