Taka Ariga

Taka has over 25 years of track record delivering data-centric innovations at scale to empower organizations make evidence-based decisions. As a seasoned Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Chief Data Officer, and Chief Data Scientist, his executive leadership is marked by a blending of tech-savvy, risk management, and talent building to create enduring value beyond hype cycles. He was the lead author of the Government Accountability Office's AI Accountability Framework that applies evidence-based perspectives to responsible implementation of AI solutions. A sought-after speaker and writer on AI, emerging technologies, and innovation practices, Taka is also the founder of Sol Imagination where he helps public and private sector entities use data to effectively tackle complex policy, regulatory, risk, legislative, and operational challenges. Fluent in both Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, Taka brings a global perspective to his work. Outside of his professional endeavors, he is a dedicated classical chamber musician and a competitive tennis player.