Varun Kakaria is a strategic technology leader with more than 22 years of experience driving large‑scale digital transformation and operational excellence across global CPG organizations. As North America’s Chief Information & Digital Officer at Reckitt, he has led data, AI, and omnichannel programs that elevated commercial precision, strengthened supply resilience, and accelerated growth across a multi‑billion‑dollar business. He focuses on embedding data‑ and AI‑driven decision‑making into core operations and is known for simplifying complexity, building scalable enterprise platforms, and turning technology into outcomes that matter for consumers, customers, and the business.