Improve what exists.
Less complexity, leaner processes, less manual work and better decisions informed by data, analytics and AI.
DATA & AI EXECUTIVE · ENGINEER · LEADER
Thomas Glaus
Strategy.
Technology.
Execution.
I bring business understanding together with data, analytics and AI — working with people to shape change from strategy through to execution.
20+
Years of experience
Business
Processes · Leadership · Change
Technology
Data · Analytics · AI · Engineering
WHAT DRIVES ME
I start with the business. Deliver through technology. And bring people with me.
I combine business understanding, leadership and technical depth to build solutions that simplify processes, open up new possibilities and work for the organisation over the long term.
Make new things possible.
Build new capabilities with data and AI, explore new business models, empower people and embed lasting change.
INNOVATION LAB / SELECTED WORK
Personal work & projects
Independent development work and concepts.
01SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Agent-Based Engineering
Orchestrating specialised AI-agent teams to design, develop and test software and digital solutions together, taking them towards production readiness with clear roles and human accountability.
Independent development work
02SYNTHETIC HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
Resonanz
An interactive AI platform with synthetic individuals and groups. It enables simulated conversations, shifts in perspective and structured exploration of how people might respond to ideas, decisions and change.
Simulation · not representative empirical research
03SPATIAL WEB
Immersive Digital Experiences
Developing high-quality interactive presentations and spatial web experiences that make complex strategies, decision-making material and stories tangible and engaging.
Development area
04GENERATIVE MEDIA
AI Media Studio
Developing AI-assisted avatars and media workflows for video, podcasts and presentations — from initial concepts, voice and imagery through to automated production.
In development
Development areas · typographic concept presentations
CAREER JOURNEY
Responsibility across industries.
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Data. AI.
Transformation.
Execution.
Over 20 years of experience in data and analytics, including many years in leadership roles across banking, insurance and retail.
I combine a deep understanding of business and processes with technical expertise in data engineering, analytics and artificial intelligence. My focus is on leading complex transformations from strategy through architecture and delivery into day-to-day operations.
For me, this goes beyond technology: I bring people with me, develop organisations and turn new possibilities into lasting change.
From Strategy to Execution.
08.2026 – present
Thurgauer Kantonalbank
Head of Data Management & AI
Building and developing data management and AI at Thurgauer Kantonalbank. Shaping the data and AI architecture and supporting organisational transformation.
09.2024 – 07.2026
Schaffhauser Kantonalbank
Head of Data Management / Chief Data Officer
Built data management and developed the data strategy approved by the bank’s board. Shaped cloud and data architecture, introduced AI governance and chaired the AI board.
09.2023 – 08.2024
Cembra Money Bank
Head of Data Management & Data Platforms
Led an international data organisation across Switzerland, India and Latvia. Modernised the data platform, developed governance and managed international technology partners.
09.2022 – 08.2023
Denner
Head of Data Management
Led and developed the data organisation. Consolidated BI structures, introduced scalable analytics standards and expanded data-driven management for finance, sales and supply chain.
07.2020 – 08.2022
Swiss Life
Head of BI & Data Analytics
Provided technical leadership for advanced analytics and data protection initiatives. Developed the analytics platform and introduced a group-wide consent and preference management solution.
07.2010 – 06.2020
Zürcher Kantonalbank
Head of Client Analytics
Led an organisation spanning data science, engineering and analytics. Developed and deployed machine-learning solutions for mortgages, investment advice and investment banking.
07.2003 – 06.2010
UBS
Data Scientist
Developed analytical models for investment risk and portfolio decisions and contributed to enterprise-wide data and analytics platforms.
Education & development
Engineering foundations. Business perspective.
All degrees, executive education and certifications are included in the CV.
View the complete CV09.1999 – 12.2002
Dipl.-Ing. FH in Data Analysis and Process Design
ZHAW School of Engineering
04.2026 – 06.2027 · In progress
Executive MBA in Business Engineering
University of St.Gallen (HSG)
12.2014 – 03.2018
Master of Advanced Studies in Data Science
ZHAW School of Engineering
01.2006 – 01.2008
Master of Advanced Studies in Business Administration
ZHAW School of Management and Law
CONTACT
Let’s stay in touch.
I welcome conversations about data, AI, technology and leadership — in person, at events or on LinkedIn.