Mars, McCormick, Amazon, Chicago Cubs Execs to Discuss Building Systems for Agentic Consumers at Analytics Unite
Analytics Unite Panel Spotlight
Building Systems for Agentic Consumers
The rise of empowered, data-savvy consumers is reshaping commerce. At Analytics Unite, learn how CIOs, CDOs and CMOs can collaborate on data-driven strategies to deliver seamless, personalized experiences while ensuring trust.
Speakers:
- Eric Chen, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, McCormick
- Udit Mehrotra, Head of Product, North America Languages Experience, Amazon
- Vijay Veeraghattam, Director of Data Science and AI Innovation, Mars Snacking
- Sraavya Pathsamatla, Assistant Director, Database Marketing, Chicago Cubs
Details:
- The Drake Hotel, Chicago
- Thursday, April 9, 2026
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
More About the Panelists
Eric Chen
Chen worked 27 years in consumer goods across shared services roles, spending most of his time on AI, data and analytics. He's led teams across the globe and worked and lived in Southeast Asia for over 12 years. Chen is currently accountable for data and analytics at McCormick.
Udit Mehrotra
Mehrotra is a seasoned product and technology leader, who spearheads teams focused on developing AI and ML-driven solutions to enhance online shopping experiences. He has a track record of delivering transformative technology products.
Vijay Veeraghattam
Veeraghattam works within the Mars Snacking CDO enterprise data science and AI organization. He leads teams that design and build enterprise‑scale data science and AI solutions focused on sustained business impact and value. Trained as a computational physicist, Veeraghattam approaches problems by moving deliberately between system‑level goals and the underlying mechanics of data, models and workflows.
Sraavya Pathsamatla
Pathsamatla is a seasoned marketing analytics and data science professional with a passion for unraveling the intricacies of consumer behavior and optimizing marketing strategies. Her journey in data-driven marketing began post her MBA, where she developed a keen interest in both marketing principles and statistical analysis. She honed her skills in data modelling, interpretation and visualization, leveraging various analytics tools and platforms to derive actionable insights from customer data while working in retail brands like Tory Burch, Grubhub and now the Chicago Cubs.
