At EY, we need to have a maniacal appreciation of the clients’ experiences and the outcomes they’re trying to achieve. Most of the best innovation I’ve seen here has stemmed from that extreme focus.

Jeffrey Saviano

EY Global Emerging Technology Strategy & Governance Leader

Emerging technology for corporate boards and the C-suite. Better Innovation podcast host. TEDx Speaker. Husband and dad of three. Tennis player.

As the EY Emerging Technology Strategy & Governance Leader at EY, Jeff advises corporate boards, C-suite executives and senior government officials on the risks, opportunities, and policy/governance implications emanating from innovative technology, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and Web3.

Jeff leads teams addressing complex technology issues, drawing from his extensive experience with emerging technology influenced business models. He advises clients as they navigate the intricate landscape of technology adoption, adhering to ethical governance practices.

Jeff hosts the EY Better Innovation podcast, which features interviews with thought leaders and explores stories of how innovation is reshaping and transforming business in an inextricably digital world.

Having started his EY career over 30 years ago, Jeff has extensive tax, innovation and emerging technology strategy experience.

Jeff received a BSc in Accounting from Iona University, a JD from Syracuse University College of Law and an LLM degree from the Boston University School of Law.

How Jeffrey is building a better working world

Jeff regularly works with leading universities to bring multi-stakeholders together to solve intricate problems relevant to both the public and private sectors. This includes designing and leading symposia, directly engaging with university research communities and producing thought pieces that have a positive impact on the business community and society at large.

Jeffrey's latest thinking

How quantum computing could impact tax

How can tax functions prepare for quantum computing that can revolutionize tax modeling, audit resolution and fraud detection. Learn more.

28 Sep 2023 EY Global

The Better Innovation podcast: invigorating transformation stories

Better Innovation is a podcast featuring interviews with innovation thought leaders across all industries. Learn more.

28 Sep 2022

How to navigate the hype vs. value curve of the metaverse

In this episode of the Better Innovation Podcast, host Jeff Saviano interviews EY Global Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Wong about the Metaverse.

08 Mar 2022 1h 11m 17s

How to understand your customer better through big data

Through a very engaging parable, Dave dives into what motivates customers across the functional, social, and emotional spectrum. Learn more.

28 Jun 2021 34m 58s

How blockchain enables technology to flourish and improve resilience

This episode of “Better Innovation,” Global Tax Innovation Leader and host Jeff Saviano interviews Sandra Ro, CEO of the Global Blockchain Business Council, and one Jeff’s favorite collaborators in the innovative technology community. Listen here.

21 Mar 2021 49m 48s