CTO
Breville Group
Tal is an experienced technology executive and leader delivering value by building high performance teams, transformational technology and platforms and highly effective business systems and processes. He balances and aligns purpose, strategy and execution, develops talent and ensures accountability and business results, especially in the context of exponential technological change and ambiguity. Has contributed to delivering more than $12 billion in shareholder value and exits.
As CTO of Breville Group since 2018, Tal is helping accelerate growth, accelerate innovation, and accelerate valuable connections with consumers. Tal has established a highly skilled Technology Services team that has planned, managed, and delivered 4 global platforms, including Business, Digital, Joule Experience (Connected Solutions/IoT) and Analytics. Technology Services has established software product development as a capability of the company and continues to develop and operate platforms and systems while delivering an ongoing stream of experiences and solutions to our consumers and ecosystem.
11:30am - 12:00pm
In 2025 and beyond, personalization will undergo a revolutionary transformation driven by advancements in generative AI. This session delves into the latest developments in how genAI is reshaping interaction with technology on a deeply personal level and aiding in a greater understanding of consumer needs. Join this session and explore the evolution from traditional algorithms to sophisticated genAI-powered systems that understand and respond to individual needs. Discover how these advancements enable unprecedented levels of personalization, crafting experiences tailored to individual preferences and dynamically adapting to the context, intent, and understanding of users.
This panel of retailers, moderated by Algolia, will unveil how the latest AI technologies are turning algorithms into understanding, creating deeper relationships between brands and consumers. This session will also address the ethical considerations and challenges associated with deploying such powerful technologies by examining the balance between innovation and privacy, ensuring personalization efforts respect user boundaries and build trust.