Joshua Ainsley

Joshua Ainsley is a seasoned data science professional currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Data Science at New Balance since January 2025. Prior to this role, Joshua held the position of Senior Director and Head of Data Science at Tapestry from March 2017 to January 2025, where Joshua built and led a global data science team, driving significant incremental revenue and insights for major brands like Coach and Kate Spade. Joshua's prior experience includes serving as Senior Director of Data Science at Vroom, where Joshua established a data team and enhanced data-driven decision-making through agile analytics approaches. Joshua's career commenced as a Lead Data Scientist at Fino Consulting, applying machine learning expertise across various sectors. Joshua's educational background includes a PhD in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Iowa and training in advanced sequencing technologies from Cold Spring Harbor.