Albertsons Companies, Inc., one of the leading food and drug retailers in the United States, has announced the appointment of Sunil Gopinath as Chief Executive Officer of Albertsons Companies India, its new global technology and innovation centre in Bengaluru.
The Bengaluru centre marks a major investment in building scalable technology solutions that will modernise core systems, integrate data science and artificial intelligence, and accelerate enterprise wide retail transformation. As a global hub, the centre will strengthen Albertsons’ technology leadership by working with teams in the United States and Manila to deliver solutions designed to improve the shopping experience for more than 40 million customers each week.
“We’re building the technology solutions and digital products needed for Albertsons Cos.’ growth, and Sunil’s appointment as CEO of Albertsons Cos. India will enable us to extend our global team’s capabilities to support this pivotal moment in our technology strategy,” said Anuj Dhanda, EVP and Chief Technology and Transformation Officer at Albertsons Companies.
“Gopinath’s deep expertise in scaling innovation hubs and leading transformative digital initiatives makes him the ideal leader to shape our Bengaluru global capability centre into a powerhouse of retail technology. Gopinath is not just building a team. He’s cultivating a culture of innovation that will drive our enterprise forward and redefine the grocery experience for millions of customers worldwide.”
As CEO, Gopinath will lead the growth of the Bengaluru centre, which will add associates over the next 18 months. Focus areas will include customer experience, eCommerce, merchandising, cloud engineering, security, and advanced data and AI-driven solutions. The centre reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its core technology platforms, building enterprise grade data and AI capabilities, and leveraging Bengaluru’s strong retail technology talent and innovation ecosystem.
“Albertsons Cos. India is a strategic investment focused on developing and transforming how technology enhances the customer experience at Albertsons Cos., through the creation of proprietary, AI- and data-driven solutions,” said Gopinath. “Bengaluru’s rich talent pool in retail technology and thriving innovation ecosystem make it an ideal location for this journey. I’m honoured to lead our teams in shaping the future of grocery retail.”
Gopinath brings more than 25 years of experience in building and scaling global technology operations. He previously served as CEO of Rakuten India, where he led technology teams and major digital transformation programmes. His career spans global enterprises and technology innovators, with expertise in retail, eCommerce and digital platforms.
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