Saira Jesani

Saira is Executive Director of the Data & Trusted AI Alliance, a coalition of 29 organizations—including American Express, IBM, Nike, and Walmart—advancing responsible data and AI practices. She has led the development of its key products, including tools for algorithmic safety, AI M&A diligence, and cross-industry standards for data provenance, in collaboration with industry and civil society experts. Previously, she was a Partner at SYPartners, working for a decade with enterprise leaders to design new futures. She holds a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University and has a background in science journalism. Born in Kenya, she lived across Africa and the Middle East before moving to New York City.