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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

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