Tom Godden — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as an Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Advises Fortune 500 boards and executive teams on AI strategy, governance, and digital transformation.
Former Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Foundation Medicine, where he scaled revenue from $93M to $500M.
Established AI governance frameworks for machine learning models in FDA-regulated environments, maintaining zero regulatory citations.
Provided technology due diligence supporting Foundation Medicine's strategic acquisition by Roche.
Held progressive technology leadership roles at Wolters Kluwer, including CTO, CIO, and VP of Global Technology Strategy.
Governed a €250M IT portfolio across 30+ business units spanning North America, Europe, and Asia at Wolters Kluwer.

Biography

Tom Godden is an Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he advises Fortune 500 boards and executive teams. His work focuses on AI strategy, governance, and value realization, helping organizations move from AI experimentation to measurable business outcomes while establishing oversight frameworks for algorithmic risk and regulatory compliance.