Chief Executive, ZestAI
Since 2020, de Vere has served as the chief executive of Zest AI, a Burbank-based company specializing in consumer credit underwriting. Founded in 2009, the company’s mission is to leverage AI to build financial equity, and it has become one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the U.S. He joined Zest AI in September 2018 as the chief operating officer. Prior to his current role, he worked for Nielsen Holdings, where he held the title of managing director of consumer insights and innovation. He has also served in leadership roles at Harris Interactive, Radius Financial Inc. and J.D. Power and Associates. He received his MBA from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s in business administration from CSUN.