Kumarjit Pathak
Head of AI and Data Science COE (Principal DS level) @ AB InBev GCC India
About
I am a business-first AI leader focused on building systems that drive real commercial outcomes. Over the past 18+ years, I have worked at the intersection of AI, product, and business strategy—leading enterprise-scale AI transformation across global organizations. My focus has consistently been on moving AI from experimentation to production, embedding it into core business workflows, and delivering measurable impact. Across roles, I have led the development of AI products and decision intelligence platforms spanning marketing mix modelling, forecasting, optimization, experimentation, computer vision, and generative AI. These initiatives have delivered over $70M in revenue impact and significant operational efficiencies across markets. At AB InBev, I have led multiple enterprise AI initiatives, including experimentation platforms (TestOps, recognized with the INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize), route-to-market optimization, commercial resource allocation (MMM), Category management and shelf space allocation, and AI-driven merchandising systems. I have built and led global, cross-functional teams, working closely with business leaders to translate complex analytical problems into scalable, production-grade solutions. My approach combines scientific rigor (causal inference, experimentation, optimization) with strong product thinking and business alignment. AI, to me, is not an experiment—it is a leadership agenda. The real challenge is not building models, but embedding intelligence into how organizations operate and make decisions. If you are working on problems where AI needs to move beyond pilots and into real business impact, I would be glad to connect.
India
Greater Bengaluru Area
Food Production
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Technology Change Management, Generative AI, Supply Chain Optimization, Digital Marketing Analytics, Mentoring, Talent Management, Python (Programming Language), Demand Forecasting, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, NLP Libraries, Large Language Models (LLM), LangChain, Optimization, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Data Analysis, A/B Testing, Deep Learning
Experience

Head of AI and Data Science COE (Principal DS level)
Bengaluru
Expanded role to lead AI CoE strategy and scale enterprise-wide adoption of AI-driven decision systems. * Leading enterprise AI decision systems across commercial functions, embedding AI into planning, pricing, and retail execution workflows. * Drive GenAI adoption at scale, building agentic systems for planogram optimization, SKU intelligence, invoice analytics, and prescriptive decision support. * Partner with C-level stakeholders to align AI strategy with business priorities, ensuring measurable and accountable outcomes. * Build and scale global AI capabilities, including structured mentorship, capability development, and operating models across business units.

Global AI Product Owner (Sr. Manager level)
Bengaluru
* Built and scaled a global AI product portfolio, leading a 32+ member team across US, LATAM, and India, delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions across markets. * Developed a Digital Route-to-Market platform using computer vision and NLP, generating $31M+ incremental revenue through targeted consumer insights. * Designed and productionized the TestOps experimentation platform, operationalizing causal inference at scale; recognized with the INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize. * Delivered a Commercial Resource Allocation (CRA) optimization system, improving pricing and packaging decisions, generating $25M+ Incremental Revenue. * Standardized reusable ML components and MLOps pipelines, reducing complexity by 50% and accelerating enterprise AI deployment.

MP&A COE leader (Manager DS level)
Bangalore
Led Merchandise Planning & Allocation (MP&A) analytics and embedded AI-driven decision systems across merchandising and supply chain functions. * Built and scaled the MP&A Data Science team, establishing analytics as a core capability within merchandising and supply chain operations * Developed an in-season promotional optimization platform, enabling data-driven pricing and campaign decisions, delivering $15M+ annual incremental margin * Improved forecasting and inventory planning, reducing excess inventory and generating $10M+ annual savings * Designed and centralized a GCP-based data platform, strengthening data governance, standardization, and cross-functional accessibility * Developed LENS (Customer Sentiment Intelligence Platform), transforming unstructured feedback into actionable insights for merchandising and brand strategy * Drove a data-first operating model, aligning analytics with business strategy and decision-making across functions

Senior Manager- Data Science
HARMAN Connected Services
Bengaluru Area, India
Led AI strategy and predictive analytics programs for global clients including British Telecom and Microsoft, enabling adoption of data-driven decision systems across operations and customer platforms. * Developed predictive maintenance solutions for telecom infrastructure, delivering £1.4M+ annual savings * Built computer vision systems for real-time driver fatigue detection within connected infotainment ecosystems * Improved enterprise application security, increasing bug detection accuracy from 83% to 98% using predictive modeling * Designed AI-driven personalization systems, enhancing user engagement across mobile platforms * Optimized telecom network investment and capital allocation, improving ARPU and reducing call drops

Manager -Data Scientist
Greater Bengaluru Area
* Led analytics and AI initiatives for global clients, delivering solutions across telecom operations, predictive maintenance, and customer analytics * Developed predictive models and optimization frameworks to improve operational efficiency and decision-making across large-scale systems

Manager
Bangalore
Led large-scale analytics programs and enterprise engagements, driving data-driven decision-making across global clients. * Led global transition of a $1.2B Nielsen engagement, ensuring seamless integration of analytics across geographies and stakeholder ecosystems * Managed a 110-member analytics organization spanning data science, customer insights, and data engineering, strengthening delivery governance and cross-functional execution * Developed price elasticity and simulation frameworks for FMCG clients, enabling revenue-optimizing pricing strategies * Built customer analytics systems (propensity and churn models), improving retention strategies and targeted marketing effectiveness * Automated analytics workflows and quality frameworks, improving operational efficiency and reducing turnaround times
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