Saeed R. Bagheri

Saeed R. Bagheri is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in applied science and analytics across prominent companies. Currently serving as the Director of Applied Science at Amazon since September 2017, Saeed focuses on developing software products that leverage generative AI and forecasting science to enhance employee well-being and workplace performance. Previous roles at Amazon include leading the Sponsored Products division, managing product and engineering efforts to generate substantial business value, and overseeing analytics and insights for Amazon Ads. Prior to Amazon, Saeed held several leadership positions at GroupM, where responsibilities included global data and analytics product development. Early career experiences at Philips and IBM involved significant contributions in healthcare services innovation and research. Saeed earned a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2007.