James Belasco serves as the Head of Data Science for Advice and Wealth Management at Vanguard, as part of the Center for AI and Insights, where he leads advanced analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives in support of the firm’s Advice and Wealth Management businesses. He is responsible for building and scaling data science products that translate complex data into actionable insights for advisors, clients, and business leaders across the enterprise.

He oversees multidisciplinary teams of data scientists and partners closely with product, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve client outcomes, increase operational efficiency, and enable smarter decision‑making at scale. His work spans applied machine learning, AI‑enabled decision support, GenAI solutions, and the integration of AI into core business processes, with a strong emphasis on production readiness, governance, and sustainable value creation.