The most influential people in data and AI

The most influential people in data and AI

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The most influential
people in data and AI

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A Charles Thomas, VP – Data Science, Strategy and Operations, Meta

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As vice president, data science, strategy and operations at internet publisher Meta, Thomas is involved with three billion users across Meta’s brands, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and a collection of hardwares. Thomas is utilising data science solutions to improve business intelligence and inform decision making across global teams. He is also currently a member of the board of directors at financial advisor Wealth Enhancement Group.

Thomas was previously head of data science and growth analytics: Microsoft cloud and AI at Microsoft, he also spent three years as chief data and analytics officer, head – enterprise data science and analytics at General Motors and was chief data officer and head – enterprise data and analytics at Wells Fargo for more than three years. He is a champion for diversity and inclusion across STEM industries, particularly the data sciences

A Charles Thomas
has been included in:
  • 100 Brands 2022 (USA)

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