Zoala Appoints ThoughtWorks Group CIO Jessie Xia as Strategic Advisor to Strengthen Responsible AI and Digital Trust
Zoala, an AI-powered wellbeing platform supporting schools and workplaces across Asia, has announced the appointment of Jessie Xia, Group Chief Information Officer at ThoughtWorks, as Strategic Advisor.
Jessie brings extensive experience in technology leadership, AI transformation, and building high-performing engineering teams across global organisations.
In addition to her role at ThoughtWorks, Jessie has been an active advocate for responsible technology practices, previously serving as Co-Chair of the SGTech Digital Trust Chapter, where she contributed to advancing conversations around trust, governance, and ethical technology adoption.
At the time of this announcement, Jessie is also attending the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) Board Programme, reflecting her commitment to strengthening board governance and responsible leadership.
Founder's Quote
Jeff Lee, Founder of Zoala, said:
“As AI becomes increasingly integrated into wellbeing and mental health support, governance and trust become essential. Jessie’s experience in technology leadership, digital trust, and governance will help guide Zoala as we scale responsibly across schools and workplaces in Asia.”
Jessie’s Quote
“AI can play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing when deployed thoughtfully and responsibly. I’m excited to support Zoala in building technology that combines innovation with strong governance and human-centred design.”
Zoala currently supports more than 16,000 users across six countries, working with over 40 schools and organisations to strengthen mental health literacy and wellbeing support through responsible AI-powered tools.
