Eric Morrow

Managing Director, Data Science & AI, DnA at BMO Financial Group

Eric Morrow is the Managing Director of Data Science & AI at BMO Financial Group, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.1 He has been in this role since August 2021, leading the Enterprise Data Science & AI group.1

Career Progression at BMO

Morrow's career at BMO Financial Group has shown steady advancement:

Managing Director, Data Science & AI: August 2021 - Present
Director, Data Science, BMO DnA: February 2019 - August 2021
Senior Manager - Enterprise Machine Learning Centre of Excellence / Strategic Analytics: February 2017 - February 2019

Educational Background

Eric Morrow has a strong academic foundation:

PhD from Harvard University (2009-2014)
MSc from University of Toronto (2007-2009)
MASc from University of Toronto (2000-2002)
BASc from Queen's University (1996-2000)1

Professional Experience

Before joining BMO, Morrow had diverse experience in scientific and technical roles:

Geophysicist at Rutgers University (2014-2016)
PhD Candidate in Geophysics at Harvard University (2009-2014)
Lead Controls Analyst at Gedex Inc. (2006-2007)
Mission Operations Analyst at MDA (2004-2006)
Spacecraft Control System Analyst at Dynacon Inc. (2002-2004)1

Expertise and Contributions

Morrow is recognized for his expertise in AI and its applications in banking:

He has shared insights on responsible AI in financial services.3
Under his leadership, BMO's innovative use of AI has earned them a top 10 global ranking for AI innovation.2
He has discussed how BMO's AI is transforming banking, including enhancing customer experience, automating compliance processes, and using AI for environmental challenges.2

Eric Morrow's career trajectory demonstrates a strong blend of academic rigor, technical expertise, and leadership in applying cutting-edge AI technologies to the financial sector.1 2 3