Jean van Damme

Jean Van Damme is a seasoned technical business leader with extensive experience in customer data, identity, and product management within the food technology and retail sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Customer Data and Identity CX at Walmart, Jean utilizes customer data to enhance personalized shopping experiences. Previously, Jean held roles including Senior Director and General Manager at Store No8, where leadership was provided to multi-disciplinary teams focused on new corporate ventures and innovation in food personalization. Jean co-founded ESTER, a company specializing in AI-driven flavor personalization technology, and has served as Board Member for Startle Innovation LLC, contributing to food and technology research initiatives. An accomplished professional, Jean also has experience with leadership roles in several startups and large corporations, backed by strong academic credentials in bio-engineering and business administration.