Loulou van Ravensteijn

Chief Data Officer Provincie Gelderland

Loulou van Ravensteijn is a digital transformation strategist and implementation expert with over a decade of experience in AI, data governance, and data management. With a background in Political Science and Environmental Sciences, Loulou began her career at AI company Tractable in 2014, making significant contributions to AI solution development in manufacturing and insurance. Loulou established the CDO position at the Dutch province of Gelderland, implementing methodologies to leverage data for public value creation. Her approach focuses on developing data strategies and implementation roadmaps, establishing cross-functional teams, creating data governance frameworks, and implementing DataOps and MLOps practices.

Loulou emphasizes a no-nonsense approach to leveraging AI and data and continuous improvement in AI systems. She is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, sharing insights on AI strategy, implementation challenges, and data-driven organizational change.