Wasif Mehdi

Wasif Mehdi is an accomplished leader in AI and product management, currently serving as Principal Product Lead AI & Data at Ascent since June 2025, where Wasif helps organizations leverage AI and data to enhance outcomes. Additionally, Wasif mentors AI startups at AI Forge and provides consulting and coaching at Skillbook Academy, delivering over 100 training classes to more than 1,000 executives. His past experience includes significant roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Unmanned Life, where Wasif drove product innovation and secured key investments, and Head of Digital Customer Insights at Lloyds Banking Group. With an Executive MBA with Distinction from Bayes Business School and various specialized courses from renowned institutions, Wasif combines extensive expertise in product strategy, operational excellence, and digital transformation.