Chris Teolis
Americas Region Data and AI Leader — Arup
Chris Teolis is Arup’s Americas Region Data and AI Leader, based in Toronto. He brings 20 years of experience across planning, design, construction, and operations, helping infrastructure owners and operators apply data and artificial intelligence to improve decision‑making across complex systems and networks.
Previous to joining Arup, Chris was Heathrow Airport’s Head of Data and Analytics. He led multidisciplinary teams and helped define and deliver digital and data strategies across business and operational departments. He has also played key roles in advancing digital transformation initiatives for major public‑sector organizations in Canada and the US.
Chris is a recognized thought leader in AI, digital transformation, and asset lifecycle management. He leads industry forums on AI and digitalization and was named one of DataIQ’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Data in 2021.
Previous to joining Arup, Chris was Heathrow Airport’s Head of Data and Analytics. He led multidisciplinary teams and helped define and deliver digital and data strategies across business and operational departments. He has also played key roles in advancing digital transformation initiatives for major public‑sector organizations in Canada and the US.
Chris is a recognized thought leader in AI, digital transformation, and asset lifecycle management. He leads industry forums on AI and digitalization and was named one of DataIQ’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Data in 2021.