#60 Data-First Leadership in Action: Sumit Srivastava on Connecting AI, Data & Customer Experience
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Sumit Srivastava discusses how a data-first approach is transforming customer experience in retail through AI and connected data.
What does it really mean to lead a data-first retail organization? In this episode of The Retail Reality Show, Sumit Srivastava, Digital and Commercial Officer, reveals how one of the GCC’s largest luxury retail groups is transforming customer experience through AI, connected data, and visionary leadership. From app-first commerce to predictive modeling and real-time analytics, Srivastava explains how data-first thinking is reshaping the future of omnichannel retail across the Arabian Gulf. You’ll learn: – How brands connect AI, data, and CX in real time – Why being data-first isn’t about tech, it’s about leadership – What makes the GCC a test bed for next-gen retail innovation – How unified data architecture drives forecasting and personalization 💡 Discover why the future of retail will be led by those who let data lead first. Listen now and get inspired by what data-driven retail leadership looks like in practice. __________________________________ 🔗 Resources & Links: Visit our Website Follow us on LinkedIn Our Guest: Sumit Srivastava Our Hosts: Nino Bergfeld Nicolas Kröger Yael Kochman
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