Bastiaan Kars

Bastiaan Kars is an experienced professional specializing in credit analytics and data solutions, currently serving as the Head of Credit Analytics at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. since October 2019, leading a team focused on enhancing the credit domain's data-driven approach. Previously, Bastiaan held roles as Product Owner for Data Analytics & Engineering and as a Data Analyst within the bank's Operations. Additionally, Bastiaan is a member of the Accountability Body at ABN AMRO Pensioenfonds since May 2022. Before joining ABN AMRO, Bastiaan was a Consultant and Associate at Focus Orange, contributing to strategic advisory and technology initiatives aimed at optimizing investments in human capital. Earlier experiences include serving as an HR Data Analyst at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and a Teaching Assistant at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Bastiaan holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.