Dave Hammond
Operator & founder at the intersection of media, mobile and regulated AI
Over twenty years' experience across telecoms, media and technology. Repeatedly helped blue-chip enterprises monetise behavioural data inside heavily regulated environments. Now building a compliance-as-a-service platform for the AI era, focused on neutral, court-admissible proof of compliance.
20+ years in TMT
Telecoms, media, technology
Global experience
Europe, US, Asia-Pacific
Regulated environments
Behavioural data, AI governance
MBA, UCD Dublin
Smurfit Graduate Business School
About Dave
Dave Hammond is the founder and CEO of a compliance-as-a-service platform built for the regulated AI era. Over the past two decades, he has operated at the intersection of telecoms, media and technology, consistently helping blue-chip enterprises monetise behavioural data whilst navigating heavily regulated environments.
His career began in TMT with Denis O'Brien's Communicorp group before transitioning into international media, where he served as European Sales Director for Disney/ABC and SBS Scandinavia. Throughout the 2000s, Dave combined commercial leadership with hands-on technology startup experience across the US and Europe, developing a practical understanding of how data, distribution and product must align to drive sustainable growth.
From 2010 onwards, his focus shifted to mobile operators and data-driven products. He held senior commercial positions with TelefĂłnica O2 and Hutchison Whampoa's Three Ireland in Europe, followed by a regional role as Head of Mobile and Digital for Digicel across Asia-Pacific. Across these roles, he worked with global brands and regulated enterprises to transform behavioural mobile activity into revenue streams whilst remaining within strict regulatory and consumer-protection frameworks.
This consistent thread—monetising behavioural data responsibly for blue-chip enterprises—now underpins his current work: using AI and behavioural telemetry to manufacture independent, court-admissible proof of compliance. Dave holds a Master of Business Administration from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in Dublin.
Career Timeline
A pattern of commercial growth, behavioural data expertise and operating inside regulated environments.
Communicorp Group
Early career in TMT, developing commercial and media expertise within Denis O'Brien's media organisation.
Disney/ABC & SBS Scandinavia
European Sales Director roles, leading international media and advertising partnerships across multiple markets.
Early-stage tech startups (US & Europe)
Commercial lead with hands-on product and go-to-market experience, bridging media and technology.
TelefĂłnica O2 (Europe)
Senior commercial roles focused on mobile data products and behavioural monetisation strategies.
Three Ireland (Hutchison Whampoa)
Senior commercial positions in a highly competitive, regulated mobile market environment.
Digicel (Asia-Pacific)
Head of Mobile & Digital, leading data-driven products across multiple regulated markets in the region.
Current venture
Founder building a new compliance-as-a-service platform for the regulated AI era.
Current Focus
Today, Dave is focused on the next wave of regulated technology: artificial intelligence. His current work centres on using AI and behavioural telemetry to generate independent, court-admissible proof that complex systems are behaving as regulators expect—without forcing enterprises to expose their intellectual property.
The platform addresses a critical gap: how boards, regulators and enterprises can obtain neutral, evidence-grade oversight of high-risk AI systems whilst maintaining competitive advantage and operational security.
Compliance-as-a-service
Building infrastructure for high-risk AI and automated decision systems that require regulatory oversight and board-level assurance.
Neutral oversight
Designed for boards, regulators and enterprises that need independent, evidence-grade monitoring without compromising proprietary systems.
Regulatory constraints
Emphasis on independence, read-only assurance and operating within tight regulatory and consumer-protection frameworks.
What Dave Works On
Regulatory AI & Governance
Dave works at the frontier of AI regulation, translating complex regulatory frameworks into operational reality for enterprises.
  • EU AI Act implementation and compliance strategies
  • Global AI regulation in practical terms
  • High-risk AI system oversight
  • Board-level AI governance frameworks
  • Independent audit and assurance models
Behavioural Data & Monetisation
Two decades of experience in extracting commercial value from behavioural data whilst respecting regulatory boundaries.
  • Behavioural telemetry and data monetisation
  • Privacy-preserving analytics
  • Consumer protection frameworks
  • Regulated environment operations
  • Enterprise-grade data products
Industry Convergence
Telecoms
Mobile operators, network data, behavioural insights
Media
Content distribution, advertising, audience measurement
Technology
Software platforms, data products, AI systems
Regulation
Compliance frameworks, consumer protection, governance
Trust & Evidence
Board-level risk, audit trails, admissible proof
Dave's work sits at the convergence of these domains, applying lessons from telecoms and media to the emerging challenges of AI governance. His experience monetising behavioural data in highly regulated mobile environments provides a unique foundation for building compliance infrastructure in the AI era.
Geographic Experience
Two decades of international experience across three continents, working with multinational corporations, regional operators and global brands inside diverse regulatory environments.
Europe
Ireland, UK, Scandinavia—deep experience with EU regulatory frameworks, GDPR and consumer protection standards.
United States
Early-stage technology ventures and commercial partnerships with American media and technology companies.
Asia-Pacific
Regional leadership across multiple markets, navigating diverse regulatory landscapes and cultural contexts.
Core Expertise
Commercial Leadership
Twenty years driving revenue growth in complex, regulated markets with blue-chip enterprises and multinational operators.
Regulatory Navigation
Consistent track record operating inside strict regulatory frameworks across telecoms, media and emerging AI governance.
Behavioural Data
Deep expertise monetising behavioural telemetry whilst maintaining consumer protection and regulatory compliance.
Education & Personal
Academic Background
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, University College Dublin. The programme provided a rigorous foundation in strategic management, finance and international business.
Location & Networks
Based in Dublin, Ireland, whilst working with global teams across Europe, the United States and Asia-Pacific. Maintains an extensive network of relationships across telecoms operators, media companies, technology ventures and regulatory bodies.
Let's Connect
Dave is open to conversations with investors, strategic partners and senior executives interested in the intersection of AI, regulation and enterprise compliance. He occasionally advises on AI governance frameworks and speaks on topics related to regulated technology, behavioural data and board-level risk management.
For investor conversations, advisory roles or speaking enquiries, please get in touch.
Email Dave