Paul van der Laken

Paul van der Laken is a highly experienced Senior Data Scientist at Mars, focusing on continuous improvement within the E2E Supply Chain Planning COE of Mars-Wrigley Europe. Concurrently, Paul serves as a Lecturer in Data Science at the Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute and the Jheronimus Academy of Data Science, where responsibilities include teaching and leading various programs related to data science and HR analytics. Previous roles include Tech Lead at AwakeTeams, Data Analytics Specialist at AIHR, and Founder of Impala Solutions, where Paul led teams in developing innovative data solutions. With a strong background in HR data science from positions at Achmea, Essent, Shell, and Unilever, and a Ph.D. in HR Analytics, Paul brings a wealth of expertise in data-driven decision-making and analytics.