Mo Zhou

Mo Zhou is currently the Director of Decision Science at Availity, a role he has held since October 2022. His professional background includes over a decade of experience in analytics, management consulting, and market research, which he leverages to tackle complex business challenges. Zhou emphasizes a human-centered approach to research, focusing on integrating social impact into business models to drive innovation and profitability.

Professional Background

• Director of Decision Science at Availity (Oct 2022 - Feb 2024)
• Chief Illuminator at Illumi Social (Jun 2021 - Oct 2022)
• Senior Director, Social Analytics & Strategy at Ipsos (Jul 2019 - Jun 2021)
• Management Consultant at Slalom (Jan 2013 - Oct 2014)
• Senior Consultant at IBM (Jul 2011 - Dec 2012)

Education

• MBA, Yale School of Management (2009 - 2011)
• MSEE & BSEE, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2001 - 2005)
• Executive Program, University of Pennsylvania (2019 - 2020)

Zhou's work is characterized by a commitment to using data and AI to foster innovation while addressing societal issues. He is passionate about social entrepreneurship and aims to amplify the voices of individuals in his research efforts. His diverse skill set allows him to design holistic research approaches that combine analytics with empathy, ultimately identifying new opportunities for growth and positive impact in organizations.1