Chris Long brings over two decades of pioneering leadership in data analytics and machine learning to his role as Global VP of Banking and Financial Services AI Solutions at Siemens. Based in Toronto at Siemens’ offices on Bay Street, Chris has built a career at the intersection of advanced analytics and enterprise solutions in Government, Banking, and Insurance. Chris has led global analytical teams that leverage cutting-edge technologies, including machine learning and optimization algorithms, for predictive, prescriptive and generative AI platforms. His technical foundation spans the entire analytics ecosystem—from traditional statistical modelling with SAS to modern distributed computing frameworks—while maintaining deep expertise in specialized domains such as Financial Crimes, AML and Risk.

