About
Thornbridge Advisory is a strategic consultancy focused on the governance, oversight, and institutional integration of advanced AI systems and cybersecurity risk. The firm supports leadership teams, public institutions, and investors navigating the structural, technological, and societal implications of high-impact digital capabilities.
Its approach is grounded in systems thinking and organisational design, with an emphasis on reducing systemic risk, strengthening institutional resilience, and aligning decisions with long-term objectives. All engagements are discreet, tailored, and designed to support high-consequence decision-making — particularly where AI and cybersecurity intersect with governance, policy, and institutional accountability.
Areas of focus include AI risk governance, cybersecurity advisory, scenario planning, regulatory readiness, and executive-level evaluation.
Founder
Chloé Messdaghi is the founder of Thornbridge Advisory.
Her background spans systems analysis, public policy, and the governance of emerging technologies — with a focus on aligning cybersecurity resilience and advanced AI systems with institutional structures and long-term strategic oversight.
She has advised public institutions, research organisations, and private sector leadership on risk, deployment posture, and organisational readiness. Her work is recognised for bringing clarity, structure, and discretion to complex, high-responsibility environments.
Services
Strategic Advisory on Risk Governance & Systems Oversight
Thornbridge Advisory provides discreet, high-trust counsel to leadership teams, boards, and institutional stakeholders responsible for overseeing advanced AI and cybersecurity-related activities.
Engagements are tailored to the organisation’s context and decision-making environment, with an emphasis on long-term clarity, organisational alignment, and coherent governance.
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Strategic support for leadership overseeing AI initiatives with significant operational or societal implications.
This includes:
Establishing clear governance arrangements and oversight responsibilities
Clarifying lines of accountability across leadership and organisational functions
Aligning governance approach with institutional objectives and overall capability
Advising on readiness, risk exposure, and long-term stewardship considerations
The focus is not on individual technologies, but on building coherent, durable structures that support effective oversight over time.
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Advisory support for institutions preparing to engage with evolving governance frameworks, regulatory expectations, and external accountability.
This may include:
Interpreting policy and regulatory developments across jurisdictions
Helping leadership understand and strengthen organisational risk awareness
Strategic positioning ahead of regulatory scrutiny or policy change
Scenario planning for leadership teams and oversight bodies
The emphasis is on foresight and judgement, not formal compliance — and on ensuring organisational decisions remain coherent within an increasingly complex external environment.
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Confidential advisory support for decision-makers evaluating AI initiatives or making governance judgements related to their use and impact.
This may include:
Preparing clear briefings for senior leadership and oversight bodies
Interpreting technical assessments in terms relevant to governance and risk
Providing strategic guidance ahead of internal approvals or external disclosure
Supporting board-level and cross-institutional discussions
The focus is on helping leadership ask the right questions before assumptions shape outcomes.
This service also supports investors evaluating governance-sensitive opportunities across the AI ecosystem.
Contact us
For consultation enquiries or to discuss availability, please get in touch. Thornbridge Advisory works globally, and all enquiries are handled with discretion and confidentiality.