Arash Behestian

Arash Beheshtian is a prominent figure in the field of analytics and consulting, currently serving as Founder of Altum Black and Altum Group Advisors LLC, where the focus lies on innovative retail solutions through advanced supply chain and pricing analytics. In addition to these roles, Arash is the Chief Analytics Officer and EVP of Data Analytics at Nogin and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. Previous experience includes serving as VP of Strategic Analytics at nuLOOM and consultant roles at The World Bank and General Motors. Arash holds multiple advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, including a PhD in Infrastructure Planning and a Master's in Systems Engineering from Cornell University, as well as Master's degrees in Transportation Engineering from the University of Southern California and Post-Doctoral Fellowships from both Cornell University and MIT.