As chief executive officer at Zest AI, Mike de Vere has made it the company’s mission to leverage AI in consumer credit underwriting to build financial equity and create a better, richer, and fuller life for all. In his 30 years experience prior to Zest AI, de Vere focused on amplifying the voice of consumers to governments and businesses through organizations like Nielsen, Harris Poll, and JD Power. His experiences converge to show his capacity to lead organizations in translating data into insights that enable the betterment of consumers’ lives.
de Vere received his MBA from the University of Southern California and B.S. in business administration from California State University, Northridge. de Vere lives in Southern California with his wife, kids, two cats, and dog.