Michael Bender

Michael Bender is an experienced professional in data strategy and solutions, currently serving as Senior Director and Head of AI Product Engineering at Vertex Pharmaceuticals since September 2016. Bender has held various leadership positions at Vertex, including Senior Director of Data Engagement & Data Governance and Director of Enterprise Data Product Management. Prior to joining Vertex, Bender was Director at Performance Architects, Inc., a business and technology consulting firm, and also held multiple roles at Palladium Group, Inc. Michael Bender's educational background includes studies at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.