Ranju Das talks leading technology and AI strategy for lululemon as he prepares for next adventure
Last month, we reported that Ranju Das was leaving lululemon, where he served as Chief AI and Technology Officer. He joined the retailer in September of last year, with a focus on leveraging AI and technology to redefine the retail landscape, enhancing guest experiences and internal operations.
“Ranju Das has left lululemon. We are grateful for his contributions and wish him well in his next chapter,” a lululemon spokesperson told RTIH “We are conducting a global search for our next technology leader and have full confidence in our current technology teams to continue delivering on our priorities.”
Das has now taken to social media to reflect on his short run with the retailer.
In a LinkedIn post, he said: "After an incredible chapter as Chief AI & Technology Officer at lululemon, I've decided to step away and open a new one. Leading technology and AI strategy for a vertically integrated global retailer - 13 countries, 800+ stores, and a China for China build I'm proud of - was a privilege. Grateful to the team, the leadership, and the board for the trust to build."
He added: "This moment also coincides with the successful exit of Mila Health, an AI healthcare startup I founded in 2023 - a milestone that caps a 30-year run across banking, retail, digital, cloud, and healthcare. Through every chapter, the constant has been the same: technology strategy is business strategy, and business, at its core, is about customer obsession and relationship."
"For now, I'm taking time to decompress, recharge, and be present with the people who matter most - before the next adventure."
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
AI will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
