AI That Delivers: Pinki Choudhury on Turning Ambition into Measurable Outcomes

Pinki Choudhury shares how retailers can move from AI ambition to real business impact with the right foundations, focused execution and a clear plan for what comes next.
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As AI moves from hype to real-world use, Pinki Choudhury offers a practical perspective on turning ambition into measurable outcomes.

Drawing on her extensive experience in retail and technology, Pinki explores how businesses can move beyond experimentation and build AI strategies that deliver lasting value. From the importance of strong data foundations to the need for cross-functional teams and clear governance, she shares lessons, examples and practical advice for retailers at every stage of their AI journey.
Her session at the Validify Retail AI Forum highlighted that success isn’t just about the technology — it’s about people, process and purpose. When these elements come together, AI becomes a powerful enabler of growth, efficiency and better customer experiences.

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DISCOVERY IS CHANGING

Nobody wakes up searching for burnt orange trousers

In fashion, intent follows feeling. A user sees, desires, then searches – not the other way around. The journey begins before the search box opens.

Inspiration

A scroll, a glance, a feeling

 Curiosity

Something catches the eye

Discovery

The product reveals itself

Consideration

Weighing, imagining, wanting

Purchase

The moment of commitment

VALUE HAS TO JUSTIFY THE COST

AI is a Ferrari.

Powerful. Expensive. Worth it when the journey justifies it.

Inference · Tokens · Infrastructure · Cost-to-serve

BUILD FOR THE FUTURE YOU CAN’T PREDICT

Build the foundations. Keep the choices open.

In fashion, intent follows feeling. A user sees, desires, then searches – not the other way around. The journey begins before the search box opens.
Strong customer understanding
Trusted structured data
Modern technology foundations
A strong team
SPEAKER

Pinki Choudhury

Chief Product and Data Officer
at Roman Originals

Pinki Choudhury is a seasoned retail and technology leader with over two decades of experience helping businesses innovate, grow and put customers at the centre of everything they do.

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