Thomas Couronné
About Thomas Couronné
Thomas Couronné serves as the Head of Data Science at Airasia, where he leads a team of over 20 data specialists. He has extensive experience in data science and analytics, having previously held positions at Gfk, Psa Peugeot Citroën, Orange, and Telenor.
Current Role at AirAsia
Thomas Couronné serves as the Head of Data Science at AirAsia since 2019. In this role, he leads a team of over 20 data specialists located across Kuala Lumpur, Bangalore, and Singapore. His focus includes customer analytics, real-time behavior modeling, personalization, and fraud detection within the digital and eCommerce sectors. He has contributed to the establishment and growth of the Data Department and Data Centre of Excellence at AirAsia.
Previous Experience at GfK
Before joining AirAsia, Thomas Couronné worked at GfK as a Senior Consultant and Head of Data Science in Market Intelligence from 2016 to 2018. His role involved utilizing data for market decisions while based in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany. This position allowed him to deepen his expertise in data-driven insights and market analysis.
Career at PSA Peugeot Citroën
Thomas Couronné began his career as a Research Engineer specializing in Behavioral Economics and Machine Learning at PSA Peugeot Citroën from 2005 to 2008. He worked in Paris, Île-de-France, France, where he applied his knowledge in data science to enhance research and development initiatives.
Educational Background
Thomas Couronné has an extensive educational background. He studied at IUT Valenciennes - Cambrai - Maubeuge, where he achieved a Master's degree in Management and Engineering from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Master's degree in Arts from Université De Rennes I and a Doctorate in Philosophy from Institut Polytechnique De Grenoble, where he studied Data Science from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he has studied Computer Science and Physics at Université De Rennes I, achieving a Bachelor's degree.
Experience at Telenor and Orange
Thomas Couronné has held significant roles at Telenor and Orange. At Telenor, he served as a Senior Data and Design Project Manager in the Big Data Group from 2013 to 2016 in Fornebu, Akershus, Norway. Prior to that, he worked at Orange as a Senior Data Scientist and Project Manager from 2008 to 2013 in Paris, Île-de-France, France. These positions contributed to his comprehensive experience in data science and project management.