TransUnion expands board with technology and AI leaders

TransUnion is expanding its board of directors to 12 members by appointing technology and AI leaders Sayan Chakraborty and Charlotte Yarkoni, with their appointments effective January 5, 2026. Both appointees are seasoned executives in cloud, data, and artificial intelligence and are expected to support TransUnion’s strategy around AI-enabled platforms and products.​

Who was appointed

• Sayan Chakraborty has held senior roles at Workday, including President responsible for product and technology and earlier executive vice president positions overseeing platform, technology, and data products. His background centers on scaling large enterprise software platforms and data-driven services.​

• Charlotte Yarkoni most recently served as President, Commerce, Ecosystems, Cloud and AI at Microsoft from 2022 to 2025, leading digital commerce infrastructure, developer platforms, and customer engagement systems. She also serves on Fiserv’s board, including its Audit and Risk Committees.​

Impact on TransUnion’s board

• The board size is increasing from 10 to 12 directors with these two additions, reflecting a deliberate push to deepen expertise in technology, cloud, and AI. Chakraborty and Yarkoni will join existing committees, with Chakraborty aligned to technology-focused work and Yarkoni to areas such as compensation and oversight.​

• TransUnion’s chair, Pamela Joseph, highlighted their track records in product and technology innovation and in driving customer engagement with transformational technology as key reasons for their selection. Leadership emphasized that their experience will help evolve TransUnion’s global platforms and products in line with AI-driven solutions.​

AI and technology focus

• TransUnion’s CEO, Chris Cartwright, noted that both new directors have deep expertise in leveraging AI to drive innovation and growth, aligning with the company’s goal of becoming a leader in AI-enabled information solutions. Their backgrounds in cloud adoption, platform transformation, and large-scale data products are expected to shape how TransUnion uses AI to empower businesses and consumers.​

• This move comes as TransUnion continues investing in AI-based products such as fraud and credit risk tools and broader data platforms, where board-level guidance from experienced technology leaders can influence strategic choices and partnerships.​