Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative Welcomes New Advisory Board Members

The Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) is pleased to announce the addition of seven distinguished leaders to our Advisory Board: Rick Bates, WG’96, Dr. Nisha Chakravarty, C01, W01, GRD22, Brian Householder, Rishi Jain, WG’04, Steven Sarracino, WG’06, Marvin Tien, WG’04, and Lin Yuan, WG’22.

These new members bring a wealth of expertise across finance, technology, and data science, further strengthening WAIAI’s mission to bridge cutting-edge research with real-world impact. As Advisory Board members, these professionals will provide strategic guidance, help shape program development, and foster meaningful connections between academia and industry.

Their appointment reflects Wharton’s continued commitment to leadership in AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

WAIAI also extends its sincere gratitude to three outgoing Advisory Board members whose leadership and counsel have been instrumental in shaping the Initiative’s growth:

David Blitzer, W’91 | Jim Manzi | Dan Schwab, W’91, PAR’25

Their strategic vision, industry expertise, and commitment to bridging academia and industry have left a lasting impact on WAIAI’s mission. We thank them for their dedicated service and look forward to seeing their continued influence across the fields of AI, analytics, and business leadership.

Click here to learn more about the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative Advisory Board, and stay tuned for more updates as WAIAI expands its partnerships, research, and educational offerings.