Gaston Besanson

Gaston Besanson is an accomplished data science executive currently serving as the Vice President of Global Data Science and Advanced Analytics at PepsiCo, where leadership is provided to a team of over 250 professionals across various global locations. Previously, Gaston held multiple senior positions at Accenture, including Global Data Science Lead and European Health Lead, contributing to innovations in health and blockchain analytics. Additionally, Gaston has academic roles as a lecturer at the Barcelona School of Economics and Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, specializing in topics such as blockchain and IoT analytics. With a strong educational background that includes a Master's in Data Science and degrees in Finance and Law and Economics from esteemed institutions, Gaston has a rich history in consulting and strategic analysis across various sectors.