Duan Peng, Ph.D.
Chief AI & Data Officer | Enterprise AI Strategy & Transformation | AI-Native Products & Platforms | Agentic Systems | Board Advisor | Fortune 50
Ashley Furniture Industries•Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Chief AI and Data Officer driving AI-powered business growth and enterprise AI transformation.I bring 18+ years of experience across AI, agentic AI, physical AI, ML, data science, product engineering, and enterprise AI and data platforms – with a track record of translating cutting-edge technologies into measurable business impact. My work spans enterprise and customer-facing AI-native products and platforms that transform workforce, operations, and business models across Technology, Media & Entertainment, Retail & CPG, and Financial Services.I operate at the intersection of strategy, technology, and execution — defining AI vision, shaping enterprise-wide platforms and operating models, and leading innovative AI solutions from concept to global scale. I partner closely with C-suite leaders and boards to align AI initiatives with business outcomes and long-term growth.As an inspirational and hands-on leader, I'm known for attracting top-tier talent and building high-performing global AI and data organizations. Throughout my career, I've delivered AI-driven transformation and growth by combining first-principles thinking, strong business acumen, and disciplined execution.
Career Timeline
- Ashley Furniture IndustriesCurrentSep 2025–Present· 1 yr 1 mo
- Chief Artificial Intelligence OfficerCurrentSep 2025–Present
- Phanes Funding GroupCurrent2024–Present· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Board AdvisorCurrent2024–Present
- Devz AI Technologies IncCurrent2021–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Board Advisor Current2021–Present
- 2024–2025· 1 yr
- Senior Vice President, Enterprise Head of AI and ML2024–2025
- 2020–2024· 4 yrs
- Senior Vice President, Global Data and AI2020–2024
- 2019–2020· 1 yr
- Vice President, Data Science2019–2020
- 2018–2020· 2 yrs
- Vice President, Data Science and Machine Learning2018–2020
- 2018–2019· 1 yr
- Vice President, Data and Analytics2018–2019
- 2016–2018· 2 yrs
- Executive Director, Data Analytics Science2016–2018
- 2012–2016· 4 yrs
- Director, Marketing Intelligence and Advanced Analytics2012–2016
- 2010–2012· 2 yrs
- Senior Manager, Decision Sciences2010–2012
- 2008–2010· 2 yrs
- AVP Marketing Strategy and Analytics2008–2010
- 2007–2008· 1 yr
- Manager Econometrician2007–2008
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA
International Economics
Beijing Normal UniversityPh.D.
Economics
University of Miami