TLDR: CohnReznick, a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm, has appointed Yuying Chen-Wynn as its Global Leader for Strategic AI. This strategic move, announced on September 24, 2025, underscores the firm’s commitment to integrating advanced artificial intelligence into its operations and client services, aiming to drive enterprise-wide AI adoption and develop high-impact solutions.
New York-based CohnReznick, a prominent advisory, assurance, and tax firm with a reported FY24 net revenue of $1.15 billion, has announced the appointment of Yuying Chen-Wynn as its Global Leader, Strategic AI. The strategic hire, effective September 24, 2025, signals a significant commitment by the firm to accelerate its digital transformation and leverage artificial intelligence across its services.
Based in Los Angeles, Chen-Wynn brings over two decades of extensive experience in building systems and products across diverse sectors including FinTech, EdTech, and Big Tech in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Her expertise spans generative AI, traditional machine learning, and human capital development. Prior to joining CohnReznick, she served as the Head of AI for a global firm, where she was responsible for leading generative AI build, buy, invest, and risk management initiatives across six companies. Chen-Wynn holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and electrical engineering from MIT, and is recognized as a frequent speaker at industry conferences and an active contributor to the AI community.
In this newly created role, Chen-Wynn will be tasked with building a dedicated team responsible for driving CohnReznick’s enterprise-wide adoption of AI. Her mandate includes designing, developing, and deploying high-impact AI solutions, as well as leading AI-upskilling and strategic leadership development initiatives firmwide. This move is expected to enhance both client and employee experiences, ultimately producing world-class business outcomes.
David Kessler, CEO of CohnReznick, emphasized the significance of this appointment, stating, “The profession is on a precipice of unprecedented change with AI tools, and CohnReznick will be at the forefront of AI innovation.” Mark Hooley, COO, added that Chen-Wynn’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.”
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Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Chen-Wynn commented, “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.” This appointment underscores CohnReznick’s proactive approach to embracing technological advancements and solidifying its position as a leader in the evolving professional services landscape.
