(US and Canada) LinkedIn has appointed Deepak Agarwal as the company’s Chief AI Officer. This marks his second tenure leading AI at LinkedIn, having previously served as Vice President of AI. During his previous stint at the company, he played a key role in developing large-scale AI innovations that continue to shape LinkedIn’s AI-driven initiatives today.

Agarwal joins LinkedIn from Pinterest, where he served as Chief AI Officer and Vice President of Consumer and Trust Engineering. He brings extensive experience in AI and machine learning, with a focus on building scalable and impactful technology solutions.

“LinkedIn has a long and impressive history of using AI to transform the way professionals and businesses connect, learn, and grow,” said Agarwal. “AI is at the heart of everything we do—from personalizing member experiences to helping them grow their knowledge and access to opportunity, to empowering businesses and fostering meaningful professional relationships.”

As Chief AI Officer, Agarwal aims to drive innovation while ensuring AI developments remain ethical, inclusive, and human-centric. He emphasized his commitment to advancing AI in a way that is both industry-defining and empathetic.

“Nothing gives me more joy in my professional life than building technology that has a meaningful impact on the world,” Agarwal added. “I am truly honored to join the incredibly talented team at LinkedIn to build technology that helps create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce and empowers them in an AI-first world.”