(US and Canada) Talent advisory firm ZRG has appointed Deepali Vyas as Managing Director, Sector Head of AI and Data. Vyas brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of data, analytics, AI, and executive leadership. She joins ZRG from Korn Ferry, where she served as Senior Partner and Global Leader for Data, AI, and FinTech. She previously held senior roles at Heidrick & Struggles and has worked across financial services, healthcare, technology, consumer, and industrial sectors.

Throughout her career, Vyas has built and placed transformative leadership teams, advising global enterprises, venture-backed disruptors, and private equity firms on executive hiring and strategy. Her expertise spans roles such as Chief Data Officer, Chief AI Officer, Chief Analytics Officer, and beyond, bringing a combination of functional depth and market perspective to engagements.

“AI and data are no longer future considerations—they’re shaping business strategy right now,” said Nate Frank, President of Executive Search at ZRG. “Deepali’s arrival marks a significant step forward in our ability to serve clients who are building data-centric, AI-enabled organizations. Her track record, credibility, and insight will help our clients find the leaders they need to navigate an increasingly complex digital future.”

With a strong following on social platforms and a regular presence in Bloomberg, CNBC, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, Vyas is also widely recognized as a thought leader and career strategist in emerging technologies. She will continue to share insights and trends in AI, data science, and the future of leadership as part of her work at ZRG.