Retail Technology Show has announced the first members of the advisory board for its 2027 event, which will take place at London Excel on 21st-22nd April.

These are: Alfie Meekings, Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, AllSaints; Constanze Freienstein, Managing Director, Peek & Cloppenburg* Düsseldorf; and Mohsen Ghasempour, Chief AI & Technology Officer, Morrisons.

In a LinkedIn post, Retail Technology Show said: "Our advisory board brings first-hand experience, fresh perspectives and a clear understanding of retail’s biggest priorities. Their input helps shape RTS around the challenges retailers are tackling and the opportunities they want to explore, ensuring the show delivers relevant insights, practical ideas and inspiration."

It added: "A show for retailers, shaped by retailers. Join us in welcoming them to the RTS community, and keep an eye out for our next advisory board announcement!"

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Mohsen Ghasempour

In September, Morrisons appointed Mohsen Ghasempour as Chief AI Officer, a newly created role that will see him establish a central data science and AI function for the UK grocery retailer. He joined from Kingfisher, where he had served as Chief AI Officer since March 2024 following more than two years as Group AI Director. 

He takes overall responsibility for data and AI strategy, with a remit spanning customer growth, colleague empowerment, operational efficiency, manufacturing excellence and commercial excellence. He reports directly to Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh and took up the role on 1st October.

“Creation of this new role reflects our commitment to ensuring Morrisons is embracing the opportunities in data and AI at pace, with focus and in the right way,” said Baitiéh.

“Mohsen is a recognised expert in the field with hands on experience of unlocking the potential of technology to deliver innovative new solutions that serve customers, empower colleagues and deliver measurable business impact.”

Ghasempour said: “I’m excited about joining Morrisons and building the team that will help the business make effective and responsible use of AI in the years ahead, to deliver real benefits for customers and colleagues.”