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About Rihards Garančs

Strategic Advisor for Executive Education at SSE Riga · Founder of DATA LAB

Background

From complex data to clear insights.

With 15+ years of experience in data analytics and corporate finance expertise, I specialize in designing, developing, and embedding Business Intelligence solutions. My experience spans across 10+ countries in Finance, Insurance & IT, Sales, Supply Chain, and In-house Consulting functions.

As Founder of DATA LAB and Strategic Advisor at Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, I help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of data and artificial intelligence.

My expertise spans the intersection of:

Data Digital AI Strategy
"AI is like an artificial intern – it requires precise guidance and contextual understanding to deliver value. Success depends more on people and processes than the technology itself."
Rihards Garančs at the SSE Riga library
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
SSE Riga GraduateStockholm School of Economics in Riga
Double MBAHEC Paris & National University of Singapore
15+ Years ExperienceData Analytics & Corporate Finance
10+ CountriesInternational consulting experience
Expertise

Helping organizations excel in Data, Digital, AI & Strategy.

Practical, implementable solutions — hover any card to see how each discipline creates value.

Rihards Garančs teaching at SSE Riga
In the classroom — SSE Riga Executive Education
Meet Rihards

In his own words.