Joost Bloom

Joost Bloom is an experienced leader in machine learning and AI engineering, currently serving as the Head of Machine Learning & AI at H&M Group since August 2021, where responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary AI teams and overseeing a multi-year AI program. Prior roles include Chapter Lead Data Science at ING, Community Lead Data Science at Cognizant, and Sr Manager of machine learning platform and engineering at Macy's, where significant advancements in cloud machine learning and data science operations were achieved. Joost's background also includes founding BloomConsulting, serving as a Technical Program Manager at TNO, and holding various engineering and data science roles across several organizations. Joost holds an M.Sc. in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology and additional education from Vlerick Business School.