Dhruv Baronia

Head of Analytics | Wealth Management Walgreens Boots Alliance

Dhruv Baronia is a senior analytics and AI leader in financial services, currently serving asSVP, Head of Data Analytics for Wealth Management at Northern Trust. He leads enterprise scale initiatives spanning advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI, with a focus on driving growth, productivity, and risk aware decision making across wealth management. His work bridges strategy and execution—modernizing data platforms, embedding AI into client and advisor workflows, and translating complex data into actionable business outcomes for senior leadership and frontline teams.

An innovator at the intersection of AI, data, and financial services, Dhruv is a U.S. patent holder and has built and scaled analytics solutions across sales enablement, client intelligence, and digital advice platforms. He holds an MBA and is a CFA charterholder, bringing a strong foundation in investment management, economics, and applied analytics. Recognized for thought leadership and practical innovation, he regularly contributes to industry forums and academic settings, sharing insights on responsible AI adoption, modern data architectures, and the evolving role of analytics in wealth management