Andrew Yip

Andrew Yip, PhD, currently serves as the Head of Innovation and Ecosystem Activation at Topian, the NEOM Food Company, and has extensive experience in technology and innovation within the food sector. At NEOM, Andrew has held various leadership roles, focusing on digital strategies to enhance food supply resilience and production efficiency. Additional contributions include mentoring aspiring data analysts and data scientists at OpenClassrooms, directing the Riyadh chapter of Startup Grind, and acting as an ambassador for AngelHack and City AI to foster local tech and startup communities. Andrew's educational background includes a PhD and MS in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science from KAUST, complemented by a BA in Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science from Lewis & Clark College.