Ananda Chakravarty

Ananda Chakravarty serves as the Vice President, Research and IDC Retail Insights Leader at IDC since April 2022, leading a global team of analysts focused on delivering high-value research in retail and related sectors. With a career spanning several roles in retail and e-commerce strategy, Ananda has held positions such as Director at Diebold Nixdorf and Oracle, focusing on pricing strategy and omnichannel solutions respectively. Ananda's experience extends to leadership roles at The Hartford, Talbots, and Monster, where strategic development and digital business enhancement were key focuses. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Northeastern University and advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University and the University of Massachusetts Lowell, complemented by a certification in Pricing from MIT Sloan School of Management.