While the EU AI Act Stalls, Workday Leads on Trusted, Compliant AI
Workday champions a strong, workable EU AI Act while already operating ahead of the curve with independently verified governance that defines the standard for trusted AI.
Rich Sauer
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Rich Sauer
Rich Sauer is chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs at Workday. He also serves as our corporate secretary, leading the team responsible for complying with and helping to shape various laws and regulations that impact both Workday and its customers.
Rich has more than 20 years of legal experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining Workday, he held several senior roles in Microsoft’s Corporate, External & Legal Affairs department, including as corporate vice president and deputy general counsel responsible for supporting Microsoft’s worldwide sales and marketing division. In addition, Rich also led Microsoft’s Regulatory Affairs team and orchestrated the company’s approach to responsible and ethical artificial intelligence. Prior to joining Microsoft in 1999, Rich was an attorney at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
Rich holds a Juris Doctor degree from American University’s Washington College of Law and a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University.
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Our Commitment to Our European Customers
Empowering our global customers to thrive has always been at Workday’s core and in today's dynamic geopolitical and AI regulatory landscape, particularly in the European Union, we are focused on providing customers with the tools and assurances they need to confidently adapt to today’s uncertainty.
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Responsible AI Governance at Workday
Responsible AI is a top priority at Workday. Our chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, Rich Sauer, discusses Workday’s responsible AI governance program.
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Trust Within a Changing World
Workday’s Rich Sauer, chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs, introduces how we define trust, why it matters in today’s changing world of work, and the impact it has on our business.
