ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 1/21/2026

  Target's Greg Pederson to Talk Revamped Data Strategies at Analytics Unite 2026

  In this panel discussion, Pederson will be joined by Carlos Luis Pineda of Diageo, Manbir Paul of Sephora and Gene Kholodenko of The Hershey Company — fellow leaders who have redefined their data foundations to enable smarter decisions and measurable impact

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/19/2026

  Philip Morris Analyzes Impact of AI on Human Cognition

  In a new white paper from the company, “Human Cognition: The Next Frontier?”, Philip Morris argued that nurturing cognitive capacity will be essential as AI continues to automate routine tasks and augments knowledge work.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/19/2026

  How Hershey's 'Digital Lean' Transformation Is Overhauling Manufacturing Operations

  Will Bonifant, VP of manufacturing, engineering and supply chain strategy, shared details about this journey, which began in 2024, and the progress thus far.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/19/2026

  Mars Hires Marc Carena to Lead Global Petcare Business

  He takes over for Loïc Moutault, a Mars veteran who had a 30-year tenure with the company.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/15/2026

  Mars, Kenvue Among CPGs Prioritizing Data Readiness From the Top Down

  Experts say new analytics-focused job titles highlight the growing importance of data fluency at the leadership level.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/13/2026

  Coca-Cola Creates Chief Digital Officer Role, Hires Sedef Salingan Sahin

  Any digital strategy efforts previously overseen by John Murphy, president and CFO, will transition to Sahin.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/12/2026

  Authentic Brands Group Builds Proprietary AI Agent Platform

  Authentic is using the tool within key areas of business, including marketing, brand management and legal.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/12/2026

  Mars SVP of Data Kristen Daihes to Speak on Smart Supply Chains at Analytics Unite 2026

  She will address the new frontier of supply chains, which are AI-enabled and can autonomously predict and respond to inventory fluctuations in real-time.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/12/2026

  Little Sleepies, Frasers Group Optimize PIM as AI Shopping Trend Grows

  The goal is to update product feeds and eliminate legacy crawling techniques that often result in outdated or inconsistent data.

  Liz Dominguez

  
• 1/12/2026

  Heineken's Top Leader Steps Down, Prompting CEO Search

  van den Brink has led the company for the last six years as part of a 20-year tenure with Heineken.

  Liz Dominguez