ecommert Podcast

In Part 2 of the ecommert® Podcast, we continue the conversation with Andrew Lederman to explore the future of digital commerce, AI-driven shopping experiences, and the rise of Agentic Commerce. Drawing from his experience across startups, Alibaba, BEES at AB InBev, and now Mondelez, Andrew shares how global CPG brands are adapting to rapidly evolving consumer behaviors, transforming organizationa...

In this episode of the ecommert® Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Lederman to explore how global CPG brands are adopting startup agility and preparing for the next frontier of digital shopping: Agentic Commerce.  Drawing from his vast experience in both agile tech startups and massive enterprises, Andrew shares how Mondelez is redefining digital commerce through cross-functional integration, holis...

In this episode of the ecommert® Podcast (Part 2), we continue the conversation with Rishika Choumal to explore how innovation, data, and AI are reshaping the future of retail media. As the industry moves beyond experimentation, Rishika shares how leading companies like Henkel are testing new approaches across first-party data, audience strategy, and AI-driven optimization — all while navigating t...

In this episode of the ecommert® Podcast, we sit down with Rishika Choumal to explore how retail media is evolving into a measurable, full-funnel growth driver for modern CPG brands. As digital and in-store worlds continue to merge, Rishika shares how leading companies like Henkel are redefining success through smarter measurement, sharper investment strategies, and deeper integration across chann...

In this episode of the Ecommert Podcast, we sit down with Alberto Kechler, Global Head of E-commerce for Arla Foods, at their Utrecht offices in the Netherlands. We explore the massive shift from e-commerce hypergrowth to a mature, omnichannel landscape—where breaking down organizational silos is the key to creating a channel-less consumer experience. Alberto shares his journey from 15 years in di...

In this episode of the Ecommert Podcast, we sit down with Jeong Woo, Director of Brand Partnerships at Instacart, at Instacart's headquarters in New York. We explore the transformation of Instacart from a grocery delivery platform into a full-scale retail media and ad tech ecosystem powering over 240 retail partners. Jeong shares her journey across Microsoft, Amazon, and Pinterest, and how those e...

In this episode of the Ecommert Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Howard-Sarin, Managing Director of North America for Criteo , at the Commerce Media Brands Summit in Atlanta . We explore the massive reinvention happening in the retail media landscape—from solving buy-side fragmentation to the explosion of AI-driven conversational commerce. Stephen shares his journey of over a decade in commerce m...

In this episode of the Ecommert Podcast, we sit down with Alberto Kechler, Global Head of E-commerce for Arla Foods, at their Utrecht offices in the Netherlands. We explore the massive shift from e-commerce hypergrowth to a mature, omnichannel landscape—where breaking down organizational silos is the key to creating a channel-less consumer experience. Alberto shares his journey from 15 years in di...

In this episode of the Ecommert Podcast, we sit down with Germán Loewe, Founder and CEO of Shalion, at their New York offices. We explore the massive shift from descriptive analytics to prescriptive AI—where "agentic systems" don't just show you data, but tell you exactly what to do next. Germán shares his journey from academic decision science and consumer intelligence to building Shalion, a glob...

Episode 2 is live with Bastien Parisot (CIO/CDO, @Reckitt). In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to scale AI inside a global CPG, from data foundations to agentic workflows and execution at speed. This episode goes beyond buzzwords and into the hard parts: integrating legacy systems, enabling adoption, and building AI capabilities that deliver measurable business outcomes. What yo...

The Future of CPG Retail Media | ecommert Podcast   Retail media is rapidly evolving from a performance channel into a core growth engine for CPG brands. In this episode of the ecommert Podcast, we dive deep into what's next for retail media, data integration, and shopper-centric measurement.   🎙 Featured Guests   Celia Van Wickel Director of Digital Commerce, Russell Stover   Maria Fernanda Gil T...

Scaling AI Beyond Pilots: Inside Reckitt's Enterprise Transformation In this episode of the Ecommert® Podcast, we sit down with Bastien Parizot, SVP IT & Digital, Marketing & Transformation / CIDO Emerging Markets at Reckitt, to explore what it really takes to scale AI across a global CPG powerhouse. Bastien shares how Reckitt is moving beyond pilots to build enterprise-wide intelligent platforms...

Most brands miss this when adopting AI… It's not about adding tools, it's about changing how decisions are made. From day-one retail media bets to scaled CDPs and first-party data control, this episode explores what brands actually need to enable smarter, faster, and shopper-led growth. 🎙️ Featuring: Jessica Wegner, Senior Vice President Retail Media at Douglas Abhishek Ahluwalia, Global Director...

From Groceryshop Las Vegas 2025, this episode of Pulse of the Retail Industry dives deep into what's really driving innovation across digital shelf, omnichannel, retail media, and AI adoption in CPG. Hear unfiltered insights from: 🗣️ Ben Miller, Vice President Shoptalk / Groceryshop 🗣️ Grace Liesch, Enterprise Sales Director – MikMak 🗣️ Erik Mitchell, CEO – Seek 🗣️ Adam Zimmerman, Co-founder – Ide...

What does AI really mean for CPG? 🚀 In this medley episode, leaders from L'Oréal, Tesco Media, Shalion, Vizit, and Pentalog share how they're using AI to transform retail media, shopper insights, and digital commerce. 🔥 Key Insights • AI as an "employee," not just a tool • Rise of agentic systems for end-to-end problem solving • Smarter shopper segmentation across D2C, retailers & publishers • L...

In this episode of  The Ecommert Podcast , host Mert sits down with  Jehan Hamedi , Founder and CEO of  Vizit , at their Boston headquarters to explore the intersection of  visual content, AI, and digital commerce . Jihan shares his entrepreneurial journey, shaped by a family legacy of business building, and how it led him to create a company that's transforming how brands analyze and optimize con...

In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast , host Mert sits down with Jehan Hamedi , Founder and CEO of Vizit , at their Boston headquarters to explore the intersection of visual content, AI, and digital commerce . Jihan shares his entrepreneurial journey, shaped by a family legacy of business building, and how it led him to create a company that's transforming how brands analyze and optimize content...

In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast , host Mert meets with Jack Lindberg from Shalion at the Yale Club in Manhattan to discuss digital commerce and sales synergy . Jack shares his unconventional career journey from an opera singer to leading product strategy at Shalion . The conversation delves into various aspects of the digital commerce landscape, including the use of AI, retail media networ...

In this episode of The Ecommert Podcast , host Mert meets with Jack Lindberg from Shalion at the Yale Club in Manhattan to discuss digital commerce and sales synergy . Jack shares his unconventional career journey from an opera singer to leading product strategy at Shalion . The conversation delves into various aspects of the digital commerce landscape, including the use of AI, retail media networ...

In this episode of  The Ecommert Podcast , industry experts discuss the evolution of team structures within large-scale and agile environments, emphasizing the need for agility and fast decision-making. The conversation highlights the integration of traditional and digital commerce capabilities, with insights from Bayer and Coca-Cola on removing bureaucracy and fostering innovation.   The speakers...

In this episode of  The Ecommert Podcast , delves into the impact of AI initiatives on business strategies, marketing, and digital channels. It covers the adoption of AI applications like generative AI, large language models, text optimization, and proprietary technologies by leading companies. The discussion highlights real-world case studies and examples of AI-driven tools such as chatbots and A...

In this episode of  The Ecommert Podcast , AI experts delve into the transformative impact of AI on consumer behavior research and strategy, especially within Mondelez. The discussion highlights the use of machine learning and generative AI to optimize media buying and creative asset management. The panel elaborates on the deployment of proprietary brand technology fueled by consumer data, set to...

In this episode of the eCommert podcast , the host interviews Lucia , the digital commerce leader for Mondelez Europe . They discuss her extensive career journey, starting from her marketing roles at Kraft Foods to leading Mondelez's digital commerce initiatives in Europe. Key topics include digital commerce trends, retail media collaborations, and the importance of first-party data. Lucia emphasi...

In this episode of the eCommert Podcast , hosted by Mert Damlapinar , LinkedIn top voice, Keith Lehman , leader of global digital commerce for Colgate , shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital commerce. Lehman discusses the importance of involving data scientists in understanding the engineering aspects of data and emphasizes the necessity of agility in transforming data in...

In this episode of the e-Commert podcast , hosted by LinkedIn top voice Mert Damlapinar , we dive deep into the evolving landscape of retail media advertising. Featuring Florian Kla, head of growth strategy for Tesco Media , the discussion covers the significance of starting with clear business objectives, the launch of video advertising to inspire clients, and the 10-year evolution of Amazon's re...