Executive Director’s Corner

Jim Rinaldi
Jim Rinaldi

Innovate@UCLA Welcomes New Leaders to CEO Advisory Board

Innovate@UCLA is pleased to announce the latest additions to our esteemed CEO Advisory Board, further strengthening our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration between industry and academia.

Joining the board are two distinguished leaders:

  • Roger Lvin, CEO of Hitachi Digital Services – A visionary executive, Roger brings deep expertise in digital transformation, AI-driven solutions, and global business strategy. Under his leadership, Hitachi Digital Services has been at the forefront of technological advancements, driving digital innovation across multiple industries.
  • Dan Priest, Chief AI Officer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – As a leader in AI strategy and implementation, Dan plays a pivotal role in guiding PwC’s AI initiatives, ensuring responsible AI adoption and shaping the future of intelligent business solutions. His insights into AI governance and enterprise-level deployment will be invaluable to our advisory board.

These new board members will help Innovate@UCLA continue to provide cutting-edge thought leadership, expand industry partnerships, and drive impactful discussions around emerging technologies. We are excited to collaborate with Roger and Dan as we advance our mission to bridge the gap between UCLA’s world-class research and the business community.

Please join us in welcoming Roger Lvin and Dan Priest to the Innovate@UCLA CEO Advisory Board!

Wishing everyone well, and we hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Warm regards,

Jim Rinaldi

Executive Director, Innovate@UCLA