Venkat Gopalan is an accomplished executive serving as the Chief Digital, Data & Technology Officer at Belcorp. With over 27 years of experience, he has played a significant role in the digital transformation initiatives of several Fortune 500 companies, including Estee Lauder, Sephora/LVMH, Nike, Walmart, Target, and AT&T. His deep expertise in Retail, eCommerce, and Consumer Goods has consistently driven growth and innovation, particularly through the execution of large-scale digital and technology transformations.
At Belcorp, Venkat's leadership is integral to the company's digital and technological strategy, closely aligning with its corporate and sustainability objectives. He has played a pivotal role in embedding AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics across the organization, thereby enhancing growth and productivity. His initiatives are steering Belcorp towards becoming a data-driven and AI-powered enterprise, with a focus on enhancing organizational capabilities through continuous learning, automation, and upskilling.
Before Belcorp, Venkat served as Global Vice President of Engineering & Operations at Estée Lauder and has held similar transformative roles at other major corporations. He is known for creating innovative technical solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences, unlock revenue, and improve operational efficiency.
Venkat is passionate about democratizing technology across all levels of the organization, empowering teams to move faster, think bigger, and deliver more value. He brings a unique blend of Silicon Valley mindset, operational rigor, and cultural empathy to everything he does
Venkat has been recognized with prestigious industry honors including DataIQ AI Leader of Year, AI 100, CIO 100 Awards and many more. He is an ambassador for the MACH Alliance and serves on multiple technical advisory boards. He holds a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering from Anna University and is a frequent speaker on the future of work, AI strategy, and digital innovation.