Julio Peironcely

Julio Peironcely is a seasoned expert in data and digital transformation, currently serving as the Global Director of Data & Digital at Danone since October 2019. Julio leads a 30-member team focused on data solutions, governance, and advanced technologies like AI and machine learning to enhance procurement on a global scale. As the Founder of Data Fitter, Julio advises corporations on leveraging data and AI to tackle significant global challenges. Julio also founded Next Scientist, an initiative supporting PhD students with productivity and career guidance. Previous experience includes roles as AI Advisor at Bit, Head of Data Science at Royal Schiphol Group, and Lead Data Scientist at VodafoneZiggo. Julio holds a PhD in Computational Life Sciences and a MSc in Bioinformatics from Leiden University, as well as a BSc in Computer Science and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.