Danail Gardev

Danail Gardev is an experienced professional in data science and analytics, currently serving as the Head of Data Science and Analytics at Philip Morris International since April 2025. Previously, Danail held the position of Manager Insight and Analytics at Fastmarkets from June 2023 to April 2025, and worked as a Senior Data Analyst & Business Intelligence at PMI Foods from June 2017 to May 2023. Danail's career includes significant roles such as Lead Business Analyst in Advanced Analytics and Data Science at VMware, Senior BI Expert at comways, and Co-founder/Manager of Analytics at Explicato. Additionally, Danail has extensive managerial experience in modeling and forecasting at GemSeek Consulting Ltd. and has contributed as a Senior Business Intelligence Expert at Methodia, Inc. and as a Senior Business Analyst at Sirma Business Consulting. Danail's educational background includes an MSc in Operational Research from Lancaster University and an MSc in Nuclear Physics and Engineering from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.