Smita Katakwar

I’m the CIO at Wegmans, where I get to blend my passion for technology, innovation, and people to help shape the future of retail. My journey began in India, where I first discovered how technology could transform lives. Moving to the U.S. and navigating a new culture while building a career in tech taught me resilience, adaptability, and the power of community—lessons I carry with me every day. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced was leading large-scale digital transformation while ensuring our teams felt supported and empowered through change. It wasn’t just about implementing new systems—it was about building trust, fostering collaboration, and helping people grow into new possibilities. I believe in leading with purpose and heart. That means creating space for innovation, investing in talent, and building partnerships that drive meaningful impact. I’m energized by the opportunity to learn, connect, and help others thrive—because when we grow together, we go further. Strengths: Product Portfolio Management | Product P&L | Roadmap Planning Value Proposition Design| Customer and Market Intelligence | Business Analytics and Modeling| Agile Development| Internet of Things | Vendor Relationship management| Digital Engineering|Cloud Technology|Automation| Global Diverse Team |Automated Continous Integration/Deployment | AI & Machine Learning|Mico-Services|Partnership and Alliance| Digital Order Management | Technology Budget Management|Forecasting and Planning| Data Mining | Site Reliability Engineering |Quality Engineering| Digital Platform|Digital Architecture| Talent Management | Diversity & Inclusion|Stakeholder Management|Business Continuity Planning|Crisis Management| Resilient System| Priortization| Clarity of Direction| Goal Setting|Precision for Execution| Invovation|Patent Holder|Customer Journey Analytics