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AI in Retail
16 November 2026
London

Mohsen Ghasempour
Chief AI Officer at Kingfisher
Speaker

Profile

Mohsen Ghasempour is a distinguished expert in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with a solid academic foundation, holding a PhD in Computer Science. Currently, Mohsen serves as the Group Director of AI at Kingfisher, where his leadership contributes to the advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies within the organisation.

With over 15 years of experience as an accomplished data scientist and visionary leader, Mohsen has consistently harnessed the power of data to drive strategic decision-making. Prior to his role at Kingfisher, he held pivotal positions in leading technology and retail organisations, including The Hut Group (THG) and Shop Direct. In these roles, he spearheaded cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge Machine Learning and AI solutions, resulting in measurable and transformative outcomes.

Agenda Sessions

  • Opening Keynote Panel: From Hype to Hard Truths: What AI Really Means for Retail

    09:35