BMO appointed Kristin Milchanowski as its new chief artificial intelligence and data officer, effective Oct. 15, 2024.
Milchanowski will drive BMO’s artificial intelligence (AI), data, analytics and robotics strategies and supporting technologies, championing a transformative AI roadmap that optimizes and enhances business value. Additionally, she will focus on data management and data governance across the organization, deepening the bank’s robust and established culture of innovation and accountability.
“Kristin brings extensive knowledge and expertise in transforming businesses by leveraging the full potential of their data and technology,” Steve Tennyson, chief technology and operations officer for BMO, said. “I look forward to working with Kristin as we advance our digital-first strategy and harness the power of AI solutions that will differentiate the digital experience for our customers and colleagues.”
Milchanowski is a global AI executive with more than 20 years of experience, most of that in the financial sector. Most recently, Milchanowski was a global innovation partner and principal at EY, focused on AI, high process computing and quantum technologies. Kristin is an artificial intelligence associate fellow of the University of Oxford, where she completed post-doctoral studies in AI and holds a PhD in decision sciences.
