Season 2 Special Episode Be It Resolved : Proxy Advisors are another victim of AI

Published January 20, 2026

As AI reshapes capital markets, proxy voting is entering a new phase. In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj speaks with Victor Li, Executive Vice President, Governance Advisory at Kingsdale Advisors, about JPMorgan’s decision to replace proxy advisors with an internal AI-driven tool and what it signifies for boards, investors, and corporate governance.

The conversation explores the evolving role of proxy advisors, transparency, and accountability in AI-driven voting, as well as what Canadian directors should be watching as stewardship, shareholder engagement, and governance practices adapt to emerging technologies.

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Rahul K. Bhardwaj

LL.B, ICD.D

President and Chief Executive Officer

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