Sapient Advisors Appoints Zaid Marji as Chief Technology Officer
New York, NY and Miami, FL Sapient Advisors announced today that Zaid Marji has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer. Sapient Advisors is a data and AI strategy firm that helps mid-market companies in regulated industries move from AI strategy to real-world impact.
Zaid will lead Sapient’s technology strategy and execution, supporting clients as they translate AI ambition into scalable, compliant, and measurable business results. His appointment reinforces Sapient’s focus on bridging the gap between strategic intent and operational delivery.
Sapient Advisors partners with leadership teams in financial services, insurance, and commercial real estate to design and deliver AI-enabled solutions. The firm combines executive-level strategy with hands-on technical execution across data strategy, AI architecture, MLOps, product design, and commercialization.
Zaid brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling data-driven platforms and AI-native systems. He has led complex technology initiatives in regulated environments and is known for turning ambitious strategy into durable, well-architected systems that endure.
Maribeth Martorana, CEO and Co-Founder of Sapient Advisors, said:
“Zaid strengthens our ability to deliver what clients actually need, which is execution that matches strategy. He is an operator who understands how to build real systems, not just plans.”
Zaid Marji, Chief Technology Officer of Sapient Advisors, said:
“I joined Sapient Advisors to close the gap between strategy and execution. We do not sell decks. We take responsibility for outcomes. Built by operators who have shipped, scaled, and owned the consequences, we align incentives with results and stay until it works.”
As CTO, Zaid will work closely with Sapient’s leadership team to guide clients through every stage of AI transformation, from defining high-value use cases to building scalable data foundations and deploying AI-enabled products.
About Sapient Advisors
Sapient Advisors helps regulated mid-market companies turn AI ambition into real transformation. The firm partners with leadership teams from strategy through execution, building the data, architecture, and products that make AI work in the real world.
Tagline: From AI Strategy to Real-World Impact.