Leadership
Chainsight Appoints Tom Lin, Former Wavicle Data Solutions SVP, to Lead Data & AI Practice
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Tom Lin joined Chainsight as Managing Partner of Data & AI, bringing more than 25 years of enterprise data and AI experience.
- Lin most recently served as Senior Vice President of Consulting at Wavicle Data Solutions, which was acquired by Deloitte.
- Chainsight closed a $1 million seed round from Spicewood Ventures in October 2025, its first disclosed external institutional capital.
Chainsight appointed Tom Lin as Managing Partner of Data & AI, the company said in a PR Newswire announcement dated October 29, 2026. Lin brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data modernization, analytics and AI. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Consulting at Wavicle Data Solutions, which was acquired by Deloitte.
Tom Lin's Role at Chainsight
At Chainsight AI, Lin will lead the development and expansion of the Data & AI Practice. The practice covers data strategy, engineering, governance, advanced analytics and AI enablement, with an emphasis on demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supplier intelligence and integrated business planning. The company said the appointment supports its strategy of combining supply chain expertise with modern data engineering and AI-driven decision intelligence for manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
"Supply chain leaders are under tremendous pressure to unlock the value of AI, but the reality is that many organizations are still constrained by fragmented systems, inconsistent data, and disconnected technology investments," said Santos Carrillo, Founder & CEO of Chainsight. "Tom brings a proven track record of helping organizations realize the value of their data and translate AI innovation into real business outcomes."
Lin said: "What drew me to Chainsight is its team's real, hands-on supply chain expertise. Pairing that with modern data and AI capabilities lets us help clients make better decisions and see tangible value from their investments."
Chainsight's Funding and Platform Partnerships
Chainsight closed a $1 million seed round from Spicewood Ventures in October 2025, its first disclosed external institutional capital, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list certified implementation partnerships with Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Logility and O9 Solutions, and the launch of the Supply Chain Planning Capability Model with integrated Custom GPT Models. The records describe Chainsight as founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, with a headcount range of 11-50.
AI Leadership Hires Across Consulting and Industry
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