Saira Jesani

For the past two years, Saira has shepherded the creation of tools designed to increase the responsible use of data and AI—from Algorithmic Bias Safeguards in HR to Responsible Data and AI diligence for M&A. The result has been cross-industry adoption by the CEOs at the Data & Trust Alliance—a coalition of leading organizations including American Express, Humana, IBM, Nike, UPS, Walmart, and more.

In addition to her post as Deputy Executive Director of Data & Trust Alliance, she is a Partner at SYPartners, a transformation consultancy. Past work includes partnering with the new Pfizer CEO to envision an entirely new purpose, strategy, and values-oriented cultural transformation that buoyed them through the pandemic.

Saira has a background in science journalism. She received her B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University and has since lectured at the Yale School of Management and Parsons School of Design. Born in Kenya, she’s spent much of her life in Africa and the Middle East before moving to New York City.