AI Innovator and Industry Veteran Steven Tom Appointed Blend's Senior VP of Data Science & Insights

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blend is excited to announce the appointment of Steven Tom as Senior Vice President, Data Science & Insights (BI) P&L, a pivotal new role designed to amplify our impact across industries through groundbreaking generative AI solutions. With Steven's leadership, Blend is poised to redefine the future of AI-driven transformation for its global clients.

Steven brings a wealth of experience from his prior role as Senior Vice President, Chief Customer Officer at Adtalem Global Education, a national leader in healthcare education. There, he oversaw technology, analytics, product development, and the B2B solutions group, championing digital transformation and AI-powered solutions that enhanced learning outcomes, customer-centricity and operational efficiency. With a professional services foundation built at Deloitte and KPMG, Steven has cultivated a unique dual perspective—melding strategic innovation with operational excellence. His leadership has consistently demonstrated an ability to connect advanced technologies with measurable business impact in large enterprises

As Senior Vice President, Data Science & Insights (BI) P&L, Steven will lead Blend's efforts to incubate and scale cutting-edge generative AI solutions and experiences. His mission is to empower clients across financial services, hospitality, and technology, media, and telecom (TMT) industries to harness AI for transformative growth. Steven's focus on bridging data science and business intelligence will accelerate clients' decision-making capabilities and unlock new possibilities in customer experiences and operational agility.

"Steven's appointment marks a significant milestone for Blend as we deepen our commitment to driving innovation in the generative AI space," said Ozgur Dogan, President of Services and Solution Lines at Blend. "His track record of leveraging AI to deliver measurable outcomes and his passion for empowering clients with cutting-edge solutions make him the perfect leader to guide Blend into this next phase of growth."

"Joining Blend at this exciting juncture in the generative AI revolution is an incredible opportunity," said Steven Tom. "I'm eager to work alongside such a talented team and with our clients to incubate new possibilities, scale transformative AI solutions, and help them achieve their most ambitious goals. Together, we will redefine what's possible with AI."

Steven's appointment is part of Blend's ongoing efforts to build a stellar team of key hires over the past year, further strengthening our leadership across critical areas of innovation and AI consulting. Blend continues to attract the best talent from around the globe.

Steven's appointment aligns with Blend's mission to blend human expertise with AI to deliver bold, impactful solutions. This announcement follows a year of significant achievements for Blend, including recognition as a Great Place to Work across multiple regions and rapid expansion in AI consulting capabilities.

About Blend

Blend is a global leader in AI-powered data science, combining cutting-edge technology, human expertise, and a relentless focus on client success. Since 2015, Blend has delivered transformative solutions across industries, turning bold visions into measurable results. Learn more at https://www.blend360.com/

SOURCE Blend360