Floris Hermsen is Director of Data Science & AI at Elsevier, where he leads a global team driving digital transformation and operational efficiency through applied AI/ML and LLM technologies. With over 15 years of experience spanning product, data, and technology leadership, Floris focuses on building scalable AI capabilities, orchestrating agentic systems, and enabling responsible automation in regulated environments. He has a background in physics and information studies and is passionate about bridging the gap between technical innovation and real-world business impact.