Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, November 2025 – Albertsons Companies India has announced the appointment of Anirban Nandi as Vice President, AI & Data, marking a pivotal step in strengthening the organization’s AI-driven transformation strategy. With over 18 years of global experience across retail, e-commerce, BFSI, advertising, and media, Anirban is celebrated as one of Asia’s Top 10 AI Leaders and a four-time Top 100 AI Leader in India, recognized for driving the intersection of technology, data, and business innovation.
In his new role, Anirban will spearhead the company’s enterprise AI and data strategy, focusing on building scalable, intelligent solutions that enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and elevate the customer experience across Albertsons’ omnichannel retail ecosystem.
Before joining Albertsons Companies India, Anirban Nandi served as Head of AI Products & Analytics (Vice President) at Rakuten India, where he led advanced AI and analytics initiatives across e-commerce and advertising verticals. He played a key role in building the Data Science Consulting and Chief Data Office Departments, designing GenAI platforms for personalization, search, credit scoring, and inventory optimization, significantly improving customer engagement and business efficiency.
Prior to Rakuten, Anirban spent over four years with Landmark Group, where he was Assistant Vice President – Data Labs, leading the offshore analytics division. He was instrumental in developing cognitive retail analytics solutions across customer engagement, inventory management, and assortment planning. His work accelerated the adoption of AI and advanced analytics within the organization’s retail ecosystem across the Middle East and India.
Anirban began his career with Target, where over eight years he grew from Associate Business Analyst to Manager – Analytics, leading web analytics, personalization, pricing, and assortment optimization projects for Target.com. His tenure was marked by pioneering initiatives in search relevance modeling, digital attribution, and customer value management, positioning Target’s analytics function among the most mature in global retail.
About Albertsons Companies India
Albertsons Companies India is the global technology and innovation arm of Albertsons Companies, Inc., one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, operating over 2,200 stores across 35 states under iconic banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, and Jewel-Osco. The India team plays a critical role in reimagining customer experiences through advanced technology, data, and digital innovation.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, the company fosters a “One Team” culture that emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and inclusion. Its technology and digital solutions power Albertsons’ omnichannel platforms, transforming shopping into a seamless, personalized, and inspiring experience for millions of customers.
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