Analytics Unite Keynote to Dig Into Reckitt's AI-Elevated Shelf Performance
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Keynote: Smart Execution in Action: How Reckitt Elevated Shelf Performance With a Major Retail Partner
When: Tuesday, April 7
Where: The Drake Hotel - Chicago
At Analytics Unite 2026, go behind the scenes as Reckitt reveals how it collaborated with a major retail partner to deploy AI-enabled insights directly in stores.
Varun Kakaria, CIO North America, will be the keynote speaker for the event, sharing details of Reckitt's end-to-end journey, including what triggered the project, how AI guided specific shelf-level actions, and the measurable lift that followed. Learn the partnership principles and tactical best practices that made the collaboration successful.
More About Kakaria
Kakaria said his 21-plus years of experience in the consumer goods industry has been characterized by a passion for technology's transformative power in driving business success, according to LinkedIn. As the North America CIO at Reckitt, he leverages comprehensive expertise in IT strategy and business solutions to further the company's mission. He says his approach is rooted in a deep understanding of sales and revenue growth management (RGM).
During his 12-year tenure at Reckitt, Kakaria has honed his skills in leading digital roadmap implementations across the sales, RGM, and pharmacy and medical sectors. He now manages the intersection of technology and business to foster growth and efficiency.
