Chris Yang

Practice Lead

Chris Yang is a Data & AI specialist recruiter and certified AI enthusiast, helping organisations design and build high-performing AI teams from the ground up.

As Team Lead and Data & AI Practice Lead at Synchro Partners and Slade Executive, Chris works with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver top-tier talent across the full AI stack – from strategic leaders to hands-on engineers and operational specialists.

With over 8 years of experience and certifications including AI for Everyone (Andrew Ng) and Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals, Chris has led recruitment for key roles such as:

  • Head of AI
  • AI Governance Lead
  • AI Transformation Lead
  • ML Ops Engineers
  • ML Scientists
  • Data Architects

Chris’ goal is to bridge the gap between fast-evolving AI capabilities and the people needed to drive them. He has worked with start-ups, scale-ups, and enterprise clients to embed high-performing teams aligned to innovation, transformation and growth agendas.

Known for his energy, market knowledge and straight-talking approach, Chris combines deep tech insight with a consultative style, ensuring every hiring decision supports both capability and culture.