Customer Story · AI Strategy & Governance · Ireland

EI Electronics

Shannon, Ireland

About the Client

Global design and manufacturing leader

Headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, EI Electronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products. Manufacturing over 10 million alarms annually, EI Electronics ships to customers in over 30 countries worldwide.

Their history of innovation-driven problem solving has enabled EI Electronics to be first to market with best-in-class products — demonstrated through an impressive track record of patent registrations related to their core technologies.

EI Electronics alarm product

Engagement Type

AI Envisioning & Governance Framework

Key Deliverables

  • Bespoke AI Envisioning workshop for leadership team
  • AI Governance Council mobilisation
  • AI Policy Document
  • Register of AI Use
  • AI Risk Management Framework
The Brief

The Brief for Aitheria Partners

Aitheria Partners was engaged to design and deliver a bespoke AI Envisioning workshop for EI Electronics' leadership team, raising awareness of artificial intelligence capabilities aligned with the organisation's activities and strategic objectives.

We were also asked to develop a comprehensive AI governance framework — including an organisation-wide policy and risk management approach — to facilitate the structured adoption of AI across EI Electronics' operations.

Our AI training and governance solutions are custom-tailored to align with each client's unique business strategy. For EI Electronics, we addressed their specific strategic priorities across four key domains: R&D Engineering, Software Development, Product Innovation and Workplace Productivity.

Our Engagement

A structured approach across four phases

01

Strategy Alignment

Collaboration with the Head of R&D to understand organisational strategy, company structure and specific requirements.

Deliverables

  • Workshop outline aligned to specific industry, strategy and needs
02

Senior Leadership Team AI Workshop

Half-day interactive workshop with the CEO, all Function Leads and key supporting roles — tailored to the strategy and needs of EI Electronics.

Deliverables

  • Cross-functional alignment on AI opportunities, risks and strategic priorities — grounded in the specific context of EI Electronics.
03

AI Governance Council Mobilisation

Half-day workshop with the Head of R&D and other key roles overseeing the adoption and implementation of AI company-wide.

Deliverables

  • AI Council mobilised
  • Principles of AI adoption agreed
  • AI Governance Framework
04

AI Governance Framework

Created a comprehensive AI Governance Policy incorporating workshop outputs, industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Deliverables

  • AI Policy Document
  • Register of AI Use
  • AI Risk Management Framework
Outcomes

Engagement outcomes

AI Envisioning

  • Cultivated understanding among Functional Leaders of AI adoption trends across R&D Engineering, Software Development, Product Innovation and Workplace Productivity
  • Applied learnings from latest global research on AI implementation best practice
  • AI Pilots underway in key functions of the business

AI Policy

  • Developed a comprehensive, practical AI Policy to guide safe adoption across the organisation
  • Created a foundation of core principles to steer AI implementation, ensuring consistent application across all business functions
  • Designed a robust risk assessment and mitigation framework, incorporating industry standards and regulatory requirements

AI Governance

  • Integrated a new AI Governance Framework within EI Electronics' existing corporate structure
  • Established AI Governance Committee
  • Defined clear accountabilities and operational responsibilities for AI implementation, ensuring effective oversight and management
Client Feedback

What the team said

David Richardson

Aitheria Partners took the time to understand our strategy and deliver a bespoke workshop and create an AI framework tailored to our specific needs. Great work.

David Richardson

CTO and Head of R&D, EI Electronics

Tina Talty

This was a very informative process which focused, not just on the capabilities of AI, but the risks involved and the governance to mitigate and manage them.

Tina Talty

IT Manager, EI Electronics

David Keating

Patrick demonstrated deep understanding of both AI capabilities and our industry's specific challenges. We now have a clear framework and a common understanding to guide our AI efforts.

David Keating

Director of Plant & Manufacturing Technology, EI Electronics

Back to Customer Stories
Get in Touch

Ready to unlock the digital
potential of your business?

Let's discuss how AI and Digital can create exceptional value for your customers.

Contact Us