CohnReznick, a professional services firm, hired Yuying Chen-Wynn as its global leader, strategic AI. Based in Los Angeles, Chen-Wynn has extensive expertise combining the power of generative AI and traditional machine learning/AI to drive value and efficiency, as well as developing human capital.
“The profession is on a precipice of unprecedented change with AI tools, and CohnReznick will be at the forefront of AI innovation,” David Kessler, CEO of CohnReznick, said.
In the newly created role, Chen-Wynn will build a team with responsibility for driving the firm’s enterprise-wide adoption of AI and designing, developing and deploying high-impact AI solutions.
“Innovation is foundational to CohnReznick and expanding our AI capabilities is key to continuing to provide a world-class people and client experience,” Mark Hooley, chief operating officer of CohnReznick, said. “Yuying’s AI knowledge, problem solving ability and deep understanding of the vast potential AI has in optimizing business performance will be instrumental as we enter our next phase of digital transformation.”
Chen-Wynn said, “I am delighted to be joining CohnReznick during this critical stage of its AI evolution. I am passionate about collaborating with talent firmwide, leading with a grow-from-within mindset and coaching team members through AI-upskilling and strategic leadership development. This role is focused on solving problems at scale which is a perfect match for my skills and capabilities.”
Chen-Wynn has broad experience building data platforms and AI products leveraging generative AI, natural language AI, machine learning, image processing, computer vision, augmented reality, content generation, adaptive learning and technical SEO. She has more than two decades of experience building systems and products in FinTech, EdTech and Big Tech across the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Chen-Wynn was previously the head of AI for a global firm, where she was responsible for leading all generative AI build, buy, invest and risk management initiatives across its six companies. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and electrical engineering from MIT. Chen-Wynn is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and an active contributor to the AI community through podcasts, newsletters and executive education programs. She is a board member of People Incorporated.
