Claire Lebarz is a renowned expert in data science and artificial intelligence. Currently Chief Data & AI Officer at Malt, she has successfully led data and AI initiatives since March 2024. Previously, she was Vice President Data at Malt, where she played a key role in developing and implementing innovative data strategies since September 2022.
Claire is also an active angel investor at AirAngels, where she has supported several data and technology-focused startups since December 2020.
In addition to her work at Malt, Claire generously shares her expertise in building data- and machine-learning/AI-driven products and user experiences as a trainer at Pollen since July 2023.
Previously, Claire held leadership positions at renowned companies such as Airbnb and Turo, where she led data science teams and was at the forefront of building data-driven products. Her contributions include implementing price recommendations for hosts, improving fraud prevention, optimizing search ranking and inventory categorization.
Claire holds a PhD in Economics from Sciences Po and Université Paris 1 Sorbonne, and also gained valuable experience as a researcher and teacher at several prestigious institutions around the world, including the University of California, Berkeley and the Institute for New Economic Thinking. She also worked as a financial analyst at the French Embassy in London and as a consultant for the World Bank in Mauritania.
Her varied career and commitment to innovation in data and AI make Claire Lebarz a notable figure in technology and entrepreneurship.
