Deborah Yang
About Deborah Yang
Deborah Yang is the Co-Founder and CEO of DAIZY, a sustainability and AI co-pilot app for informed investing, and has held various leadership roles in the finance and investment sectors. She is recognized as an expert in sustainable investing and has been named one of the most influential women in European finance for six consecutive years.
Work at DAIZY
Deborah Yang co-founded DAIZY in 2020 and serves as the CEO. DAIZY is a sustainability and AI co-pilot app designed to facilitate informed investing. Under her leadership, the company focuses on integrating sustainability into investment strategies, leveraging technology to enhance decision-making for investors.
Education and Expertise
Deborah Yang holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Finance and Marketing, along with a Minor in English Literature. She also earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Yang is recognized as an expert in sustainable investing and has extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in ESG indexes.
Background
Deborah Yang has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She was an Assistant Marketing Brand Manager at Nestlé from 1992 to 1994. She spent 18 years at MSCI Inc., where she held several key positions, including Managing Director and Global Head of ESG Indexes. Yang has also served in leadership roles at Women in ETFs and Long Ridge Equity Partners.
Achievements
Deborah Yang has been recognized as one of the industry’s leading experts in sustainable investing. She was named one of Financial News' 100 Most Influential Women in European finance for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018. Yang is also a frequent speaker at conferences and has appeared in various financial and tech media outlets, including Forbes and NPR.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to her role at DAIZY, Deborah Yang serves as a stakeholder advisor at UCLA Anderson School of Management since 2023. She is also the Co-President of Women in ETFs EMEA and has been involved with Long Ridge Equity Partners as part of the Executive Council since 2020. Additionally, she advises executives at Spark Change.