Christina Schack is the Head of Data Solutions at Bank Vontobel AG. In this role she leads the data platform and data architecture development for the bank. Her team implements and operates centralized and cloud-based data platforms and provides data analytics, management, and governance services. Christina has been in the financial service industry for more than 20 years. Before joining Vontobel, she worked for various asset management companies such as GAM, Bank Julius Bär and Reuters/Refinitiv where she was responsible for the data management, reporting and data initiatives. In addition to the operational aspects, she also takes care of proper change management as a key factor for business progress and growth.
Philipp Schmid is Sales Director and Head of Manufacturing Industries at Swisscom. With many years of experience in Industry 4.0, machine learning, and technology development, he plays a key role in shaping the digital transformation of Swiss industry. As an innovation coach, co-founder of the Digital Innovation Hub for Robotics & AI, and a two-time “Digital Shaper” award winner, he is recognized as one of the leading figures in digitalization.
Irfan Yasar is Head of Data & Analytics at AMAG Retail, where he leads the Data & Analytics team strategically and operationally. Since October 2021, he has been responsible for the development and maintenance of data systems, the provision of data analyses and reports, the integration of new data sources and the planning and implementation of projects. In addition, he works as an external consultant for SMEs and supports the development of reporting, controlling and acts as ad-interim CFO. He began his career in various project and management roles at Fritz Meyer Holding AG, where he set up and managed the controlling and project management functions. As an expert in accounting and controlling, he is also very familiar with the financial aspects and is a member of the audit committee for data management.
Philipp and his team of senior experts have been responsible for the cantonal data market at the Canton of Basel-Stadt since 2023. Since 2024, he has been responsible for the development and operation of the cantonal data and AI platform and the ICT learner homebase. He particularly enjoys using his experience as a lecturer in data science and AI at DHBW Lörrach and 15 years in various roles in the data environment, including at Siemens AG and Messe Schweiz AG, as a translator and networker at the interface between services and technology.
