Maarten Vanhalst

Maarten Vanhalst is a seasoned professional in data science and AI, currently serving as Managing Director at Crunch since January 2025. Prior roles include Engineering Team Lead, Principal Data Scientist, and Senior Product Delivery Manager at Silverfin, where responsibilities involved transforming product development operations and fostering collaboration across teams. Maarten also led the AI consulting branch at both Boltzmann and Silverfin, focusing on AI solutions and consulting. Additional experience includes roles as a Quantitative Investment Researcher at KBC Asset Management and a Quantitative Analyst at Belfius, along with a PhD in Physics from Ghent University, complemented by Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Physics and Astronomy from the same institution.