Overview
The Consumer Goods Forum (The CGF) brings together global retailers, manufacturers and service providers to drive collaborative, pre‑competitive action on the most critical challenges facing the consumer goods industry, spanning sustainability, supply chains, food safety, human rights, data and digital transformation. The CGF’s mission is centered on enabling collective progress through shared standards, actionable frameworks and industry‑wide collaboration.
At The CGF Global Summit 2026, HCLTech is engaging with industry leaders to share how AI-led, data-driven operating models can help organizations translate collective ambition into measurable execution, while building resilience, agility and long-term value across the value chain.
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Reimagining the consumer goods enterprise- Where does competitive advantage come from?
The consumer goods industry is undergoing unprecedented change, from portfolio restructuring and M&A to the rapid acceleration of AI. As organizations navigate this disruption, a critical question emerges: where does sustainable competitive advantage come from now?
In this session, HCLTech explores why the answer lies not in isolated AI initiatives, but in the strength of the enterprise core. Through real-world examples, we examine how leading companies are rethinking their digital foundations, simplifying operations, unifying data and embedding AI into everyday decision-making.
From building a digitally native organization from the ground up, to transforming a complex global enterprise at scale, these stories highlight how strong foundations enable speed, agility and faster returns on investment.

Chief Growth Officer, Retail, Consumer Goods & Luxury, HCLTech

Senior Vice President & European Head, Retail & Consumer Goods, HCLTech
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Discover HCLTech perspectives, real-world case studies and solution insights showcasing how consumer goods leaders are leveraging AI, data and digital platforms to modernize operations and scale value.





