Head of AI & Data Science
Valley Bank

Nickolaus Lachman is the Head of AI and Data Science at Valley National Bank, driving AI strategy and innovation through machine learning and custom generative AI agents. With a decade of experience in analytics and data science, Nickolaus managed the Customer Analytics team at Fulton Bank and more recently oversaw Data Platform Solutions at BNY Pershing. For the past year at Valley Bank, he focuses on building a comprehensive AI framework, from governance to building custom advanced applications for Valley’s AI Assistant, empowering the organization to leverage data for actionable insights and enhanced productivity.