Target's Greg Pederson to Talk Revamped Data Strategies at Analytics Unite 2026
Many organizations are still navigating a maze of disconnected systems, legacy mindsets and competing priorities within their operations, but this simply doesn't pair well with the age of intelligent automation.
At Analytics Unite 2026, being held April 7-9 in Chicago at the Drake Hotel, Greg Pederson, director of data and analytics for Target's food and beverage business, will take to the stage to address how retailers and CPGs can take the leap to modern data management that will better complement emerging technologies.
In this panel discussion, Pederson will be joined by Carlos Luis Pineda of Diageo, Manbir Paul of Sephora and Gene Kholodenko of The Hershey Co. — fellow leaders who have redefined their data foundations to enable smarter decisions and measurable impact
More About Pederson
At Target, Pederson is focused on strategic initiatives to improve decision-making and business outcomes within the food supply chain and in stores. The efforts span the full spectrum of data and analytics, including engineering, business intelligence and predictive analytics. He has over two years of experience at Target, holding a variety of leadership roles in financial planning and analysis, enterprise data and analytics, and food and beverage.
Rethinking Data Strategy for the Age of Intelligent Integration
In today’s environment, where speed, trust and interoperability define competitive advantage, it’s time to rethink what a modern data strategy should really achieve. From breaking down silos to building unified data ecosystems, we'll explore how CPGs and retailers have turned data strategy from a static plan into a living framework that fuels innovation, efficiency and growth.
