Gerard Kema (MSc) is an Innovation manager at the Province of Friesland (The Netherlands), with a passion for strategic innovation and has a strong focus on the human side of change. He organizes innovations and scales groundbreaking ideas that not only transform the province but also foster societal resilience. By leveraging advanced AI techniques like foundation models, he enables specialized data analysis to be accessible beyond data scientists alone. With a deep respect for ethics and social responsibility, Gerard leads projects that harness technology and digitalization for the benefit of society, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to guide the province of Fryslân toward a sustainable future.

Gerard was awarded a Z-inspection Teaching Certificate.