The GS1 US Board of Governors announced Nov. 19 it has elected Smita Katakwar, senior vice president of technology at Wegmans Food Markets Inc., to help guide the GS1 US strategy toward greater cross-industry adoption and use of GS1 Standards for increased supply chain efficiency and visibility across apparel, general merchandise, retail grocery, foodservice and healthcare sectors.
Katakwar has more than two decades of experience leading technology strategy, digital innovation and enterprise architecture for global retail organizations. She currently oversees technology strategy at Wegmans Food Markets, where her team is responsible for defining technical strategies and delivering immersive customer and employee experiences. Her role includes oversight of data and architecture groups to build a future-ready enterprise architecture that supports Wegmans’ commitment to innovation and customer excellence.
Previously, she served as vice president of digital at BJ’s Wholesale Club and director of innovation and strategy at Sears, where her team earned a patent for smart home service and delivery concepts.
“As companies adapt to a more connected, data-driven supply chain landscape, our board’s leadership helps ensure that industries evolve together toward greater efficiency, visibility and trust,” says Bob Carpenter, president and CEO of GS1 US. “Smita’s deep technology expertise and vision for innovation will be instrumental as GS1 US continues to advance data interoperability and digital capabilities across industries.”
The GS1 US Board of Governors comprises senior executives from leading organizations including Amazon; Coca-Cola; Dot Foods, Inc.; Golden State Foods; Johnson & Johnson; Kroger; PepsiCo; The Procter & Gamble Company; Publix Super Markets, Inc.; PVH Americas & CK Global; Sysco, SYGMA, and Guest Worldwide; Target; Topco Associates LLC; Wakefern Food Corp.; Walmart; and Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
