Andrew Cron joins Invafresh as Chief Data Officer at pivotal time for grocery retail technology space
Invafresh, whose AI platform optimises grocery store operations, covering merchandising, replenishment, compliance, and waste prevention, has appointed Andrew Cron as Chief Data Officer.
He joins from 84.51˚, Kroger’s retail data science, insights and media company, where he was SVP, Chief Scientist.
In this role, directing a 100 member cross functional team comprising of researchers, data scientists and engineers, he built and led the R&D vision and strategy for Kroger’s data analytics and data monetisation subsidiary, enhancing its in-store and supply chain operations, as well as CPG partner product performance.
Prior to 84.51˚, he held senior data scientist roles with Citadel, Weinrub Analytics and MaxPoint.
“I am excited to join the Invafresh team as this is a pivotal time to be in grocery retail technology given the applicability AI has in addressing industry wide challenges,” says Cron.
“I look forward to partnering with our customers around the world to transform AI technology into tangible business solutions that will help optimise their fresh food operations.”
“AI technologies are revolutionising the way grocery retailers operate, enabling them to streamline supply chains, enhance customer experiences, drive labour efficiencies, reduce food waste and use technology to guide and accelerate decision making,” says Tim Spencer, Chief Executive Officer at Invafresh.
“Invafresh is at the forefront of accelerating the AI transformation of fresh food retail operations worldwide and I look forward to Andrew’s leadership in strengthening our capabilities in this area to deliver meaningful value to our customers.”
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