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Willem Gijsbers is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Technology & Digital Advantage practice. With a background in computer science and artificial intelligence, he focuses on helping companies become AI- and GenAI-driven.

Willem has particularly strong expertise in AI and GenAI use cases, operating models, next-gen architecture, and digital and data platforms. He also has a broader background supporting organizations with their most complex technology and operating model challenges. He has a particular focus on retailers and consumer companies.

Willem is product owner of BCG’s data quality software, and a member of BCGs global retail AI team. Prior to joining BCG, he was a software architect responsible for designing and implementing software, coaching, and managing business-IT alignment at DXC.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MSc, cum laude, computer science/artificial intelligence, KU Leuven
  • BSc, cum laude, computer science and electrical engineering, KU Leuven

Publications and Videos

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Fixing Heavy Industry’s Data-Light Business Model

Asset-intensive companies often struggle to achieve data maturity. To get there, they should take a flywheel approach, starting small while aligning efforts across the organization.