Alex Zaretsky, PhD, MBA in

Alex Zaretsky, PhD, MBA

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Associate Head AI Notified Body at BSI
📍 Netherlands

Alex is the Associate Head AI Notified Body at BSI, specializing in launching and scaling SaaS, AI, and MedTech companies in Europe and North America. He leverages his expertise in business strategy, fundraising, and regulatory governance to de-risk investments and align cross-functional teams. People describe him as knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and hard-working.

Outside of his professional life, Alex is a disciplined runner who completes a half-marathon every two weeks without music, using the time for introspection. He also explores complex systems of thought, using frameworks like the movie "The Matrix" to understand and explain abstract concepts.

Unique fact: Alex holds multiple patents for inventions, including a wearable device for automated health monitoring during physical activity.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Associate Head AI Notified Body
Location
Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Alex shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Precise But Practical
Rigorous & Demanding

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Priorities

Topics Alex cares about

AI Governance
As Associate Head AI Notified Body at BSI and an expert member at ISO, he is deeply involved in shaping AI standards and regulatory compliance frameworks like the EU AI Act.
MedTech Regulation
Helps MedTech leaders navigate compliance (MDR, ISO 13485) and has conducted over 450 audit days, ensuring products meet international standards.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Associate Head AI Notified Body
BSI
10-2022 - 6-2025
Regulatory Lead - Artificial Intelligence
BSI
1-2017 - 10-2022
Senior Client Manager EMEA Medical Devices, Lead Auditor
BSI
4-2023
Expert member of JTC1/SC 42
ISO - International Organization for Standardization
4-2023
Expert member
NEN
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Media appearances

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Education
7-2023 - 9-2023
Certificate in Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School Online
2023 - 8-2023
Certificate
Harvard Business School Online
11-2021 - 3-2023
Executive MBA
Quantic School of Business and Technology
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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