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Yannis Katsanos, Ph.D.

Commander · DISC type D
AI Solutions Lead at Quento
📍 Athens Metropolitan Area, Greece

Yannis is a seasoned AI and data science leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation at Fortune 500 companies like Ecolab and Exelon. Holding a PhD from Columbia University, he specializes in building and implementing machine learning solutions to solve complex business problems. People who have worked with him describe his skills as "Jedi impressive. "

After an incredible 25-year journey in the United States, Yannis has recently returned to his home country of Greece for a new mission. This significant life change reflects a deep connection to his roots and a desire to make a positive impact there, bringing his extensive global technology experience to the local landscape.

He has transitioned from leading AI teams in the US to a new role as a Global AI Strategist in Greece.

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Current Role
AI Solutions Lead
Location
Athens Metropolitan Area, Greece
Personality Overview

How Yannis shows up

Risk-Taker
Candid & Clear
Very Quick

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They are not always relationship oriented.

Priorities

Topics Yannis cares about

AI-Driven Solutions
His entire career is focused on creating and implementing ML and AI-based solutions to drive innovation and achieve organizational goals across various industries.
Scaling AI Operations
He frequently speaks on building AI-first organizations and has a background in strengthening AI operations at scale, especially in large enterprises like Ecolab and Exelon.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
AI Solutions Lead
Quento
1-2025 - 1-2026
Global Director, AI Engineering
Ecolab
5-2022 - 12-2024
Director of Data Science, Operations & Innovation
Ecolab
2-2019 - 5-2022
Head of Customer Data Science
Exelon
6-2018 - 2-2019
Manager, Customer Intelligence & Advanced Analytics
ComEd
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Education
PhD
Columbia University
M.Phil.
Columbia University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

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