Alex Manasson is the Director of Data Science, Innovation & Digital Operations at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), with over 20 years of experience in research and analytics across operations, manufacturing, and R&D.

At IFF, he leads AI-driven innovation in manufacturing and has developed practical strategies to overcome industry challenges. His work addresses issues like balancing traditional statistical process control with predictive modeling and adapting data collection processes to boost efficiency while managing risk in safety-focused production environments. Alex holds a PhD from the University of Michigan in Applied Physics.