Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations

Brewing Smarter: How HEINEKEN Is Using AI To Revolutionize Its Global Operations

April 21, 2026 · 43 min

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Malcolm Gladwell interviews HEINEKEN's Chief AI Officer about the company's use of AI and data to enhance its operations.

The HEINEKEN Company is one of the world’s pioneering global brewers. Founded in 1864, it continues to innovate as it pursues its ambition to become the world’s best‑connected brewer. For the Season 7 premiere of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Surajeet Ghosh, HEINEKEN’s Chief AI Officer, in front of a live audience at SXSW to explore how the company is using data and AI to transform its operations. This is a paid advertisement from IBM. The conversations on this podcast don't necessarily represent IBM's positions, strategies or opinions. Visit us at  https://www.ibm.com/think/podcasts/smart-talks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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