Karan Kathuria

Karan Kathuria is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Head of AI Products at BearingPoint, leading initiatives in scalable business models within Data & Analytics since October 2019. Karan has held various roles within BearingPoint Norway, including interim Head of Data & Analytics and Senior Manager, focusing on operationalizing data analytics capabilities, particularly in the telecom and banking sectors. As Co-Founder and COO of Optimeering AS, Karan plays a pivotal role in developing advanced optimization and AI systems, with significant contributions to the Nordic power market and the salmon farming industry. Karan's previous experience includes co-founding Optimeering Aqua and working as a Market Analyst at Pöyry. Karan holds a Master of Science in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and has furthered educational pursuits at prestigious institutions such as Yale School of Management.