RETHINK Retail unveils the top AI leaders in retail for 2024: Walmart veteran Matthew Adam Smith leads comprehensive AiR initiative

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RETHINK Retail recognizes 150 AI innovation leaders. The initiative promotes collaboration and accelerates AI-driven transformation.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — RETHINK Retail, a global leader in retail content and insights, announces its inaugural 2024 Top AI Leaders list as part of its AI in Retail (AiR) program. The list highlights 150 leaders across 10 categories driving AI innovation, including retailers and brands, technology, investors, ethicists, and more.

The announcement builds on successful AI-focused events at NRF’s Big Show and ShopTalk, where executives from leading technology companies shared insights. “The overwhelming response to these events demonstrated the need for a dedicated, trusted resource focused on AI in retail,” said Paul Lewis, co-founder and managing director of RETHINK Retail. AiR is designed to educate retail professionals, showcase innovative work and provide a forum for leaders to collaborate on shaping the future of the industry.

Honorees include executives from technology providers Intel, Diebold Nixdorf and Microsoft, consulting giants Cognizant and PwC, and newer, native AI players like Rocketium. “I am honored by the recognition and look forward to collaborating with other pioneers of AI innovation,” said Sushant Warikoo, SVP at Cognizant. “AI is transforming retail and is becoming increasingly important for brands to gain a competitive advantage.” Satej Sirur, co-founder and CEO of Rocketium, added: “I am thrilled to be part of this prestigious list of leaders. The marketing and creative teams that use AI today will be the winners of tomorrow.”

Carlton Dossman, CVP of US Retail and Consumer Products at Microsoft, noted, “I’m proud to be among those reinventing retail using AI. AI is key to creating smarter, more personalized experiences and improving operational efficiencies in the industry.”

RETHINK Retail has appointed Matthew Adam Smith as executive director of the AiR initiative. Smith, a former launch leader of Walmart’s Retail Media Network and e-commerce marketplace, is also founder and CEO of TWO ISAACS, a consulting firm focused on AI-driven business transformation. “These leaders are not just names on a list,” Smith said. “We are building a community that will lead retail through the most transformative era in our history.”

Julia Hare, co-founder and editor-in-chief of RETHINK Retail, added: “These leaders will join our existing communities of top retail experts and global retail leaders to work together to solve complex challenges.”

RETHINK Retail’s communities offer their members connections, exclusive events, speaking opportunities and more. Thomas Harms, Managing Partner of EY and Top Retail Expert 2023, said: “This community has opened up unprecedented opportunities and I am excited to see the innovations these AI leaders are bringing to the table.” Shardé Marchewski, Head of Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair, added: “They offer excellent access to insider tips, research and industry networks.”

AI is transforming retail in the areas of customer service, demand forecasting, inventory management and marketing. Solutions developed by AiR leaders include chatbots, autonomous robots, smart shelves and predictive analytics that enable advances in personalization, automation and efficiency.

To support this announcement, RETHINK Retail is publishing interviews with the award winners and soliciting submissions of AI case studies from retail professionals. Selected submissions will be featured in the upcoming AiR “LookBook,” presented at the AiR Virtual Summit in fall 2024, and considered for the AiR Awards in early 2025.

For more information about the AiR program, the full list of leading AI experts, how to participate, and to register for our future AiR events, visit rethink.industries/air. For sponsorship inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

About AiR:
AiR (AI in Retail) is the leading community and platform helping retailers harness the transformative power of AI. We provide members with insights, strategies and innovative ideas to revolutionize their business. For more information, visit rethink.industries/air.

About RETHINK Retail:
RETHINK Retail is the premier source for executive-led insights into the evolving retail landscape. Our award-winning content reaches top decision makers and industry leaders worldwide. For more information, visit rethink.industries.

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