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Farhan Sabzaali

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Head of Data at Crowe
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Farhan is a data executive with over 25 years of experience transforming data into strategic assets. He focuses on enterprise-wide data strategy, governance, and platform modernization to drive business growth. People who have worked with him describe him as an inspiring, talented professional with a can-do attitude.

Outside of his professional life, Farhan is a family-oriented person who actively supports his daughters achievements. He is also deeply connected to his faith and community, expressing pride in their milestones. He shows an interest in personal growth, positive mindset affirmations, and local Latin cuisine.

Following the unexpected end of his role at Crowe, he is actively seeking a new leadership position in a mission-driven organization.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Head of Data
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

Topics Farhan cares about

Enterprise AI Governance
Participated in a CDO Magazine panel on the "Safe Use of Data+AI" and embedding governance in AI pipelines to unleash its enterprise power.
Data Democratization
As a recent conference speaker, he discussed strategies for making data accessible across organizations to empower decision-making and innovation.
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Career

Work history

10-2023 - 12-2025
Head of Data
Crowe
4-2021 - 9-2023
Director, Data and Analytics Practice
CGI
8-2019 - 3-2021
Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Aga Khan University
3-2015 - 7-2019
Practice Lead - Data & Analytics
Sense Corp
3-2014 - 3-2015
Business Intelligence Practice Manager
Hitachi Vantara
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Education
2005 - 2005
Master's degree
Villanova University
1994 - 1999
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Illinois Chicago
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