Mazen Kassis
Head of Data & Analytics
Foodstuffs North Island
Mazen Kassis is a seasoned data and analytics professional with over 20 years’ experience across public health, banking, government, NGOs, media, and entertainment. He currently leads the data and analytics practice at Foodstuffs North Island, New Zealand’s favourite FMCG retailer and wholesaler. AI plays a central role in Mazen’s work, where his focus is on enabling AI and cloud technologies that genuinely benefit people. Dedicated to fostering accessibility, security, and privacy-first data practices, Mazen collaborates with legal and information security leaders to ensure AI is used responsibly, creating a trusted environment for both organisational success and community benefit.
SESSIONS
Day 1
4:00
Panel: Doing AI Responsibly: From Removing Bias to Strengthening Customer Trust
Understanding data privacy in AI and building trust with your users
Reducing the risk of data breaches and implementing strict access controls
Strategies to prevent bias and discrimination and establish clear accountability for AI systems
Tejashwini Singh Verma, IT Security Governance Specialist, Tower Insurance
Mazen Kassis, Head of Data & Analytics, Foodstuffs North Island
Yu Cho Gan, Technology Assurance Lead, Fletcher Building