Dr. Helmut Linde

Global Head of Data Science at Merck KGaA

Dr. Helmut Linde is the Global Head of Data Science at the vibrant science and technology giant Merck KGaA. He leads an organization of expert data scientists who drive innovation in the field of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Before joining Merck KGaA in 2017, Helmut has held various leadership roles at the software company SAP in the field of data science, overseeing the development and implementation of customer-specific forecasting and optimization solutions. Helmut has an academic research background in mathematics and physics.