LinkedIn Names Deepak Agarwal as Chief AI Officer
LinkedIn has appointed Deepak Agarwal as its new Chief AI Officer (CAIO). Deepak, who brings over 24 years of experience in engineering and AI leadership, has held prominent roles at tech companies like Pinterest and Yahoo. This appointment marks his return to LinkedIn, where he previously served as Vice President of AI for eight years. During his prior tenure, Deepak was instrumental in driving AI innovations that continue to support LinkedIn’s AI infrastructure today.
In a LinkedIn post, Deepak expressed his enthusiasm about rejoining the company and heading its AI initiatives. He further emphasized the crucial role of AI in LinkedIn's mission to connect professionals, foster relationships, and create economic opportunities. "AI is at the heart of everything we do – from personalizing member experiences to empowering businesses", Deepak wrote. "My mission as CAIO is to push the boundaries of what's possible, ensuring our AI innovations are cutting-edge, ethical, inclusive, and human-centric".
Deepak's appointment is in line with LinkedIn's strategy to harness AI to improve its platform and enable professionals to access better opportunities. His leadership is expected to accelerate the company's AI-driven solutions and drive meaningful global impact.
This announcement underscores LinkedIn's commitment to maintaining its leadership in the fast-evolving AI space, ensuring that its innovations continue to serve professionals and organizations worldwide.
