Driving Business Transformation with Data: ICA Group's Annie von Heijne on Analytics, AI & Retail Innovation
Builders by Proxify17 Kesä 2025

Driving Business Transformation with Data: ICA Group's Annie von Heijne on Analytics, AI & Retail Innovation

In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Annie von Heijne, Manager of Data & Analytics Transformation at EcoGroup. Annie shares her journey in business transformation and how data plays a pivotal role in driving strategic decisions. They dive into the importance of collaboration between tech and business teams, overcoming misalignment, and the value of data quality in uncovering operational truths.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Annie von Heijne and EcoGroup

(01:28) Annie's Career Journey and Passion for Analytics

(03:47) The Role of Data and Analytics Transformation

(06:40) Understanding EcoGroup's Business Model

(08:02) Technological Transformations in Customer Experience

(10:30) Analytics as a Strategic Asset

(12:44) Fostering Collaboration Between Tech and Business

(16:29) Challenges of Misalignment in Teams

(20:03) Team Structure and Ownership in Transformation

(23:11) Approaching Business Transformation with Analytics

(25:56) Data Quality and Business Process Transformation

(27:55) Insights from Analytics: Aha Moments

(31:24) Strategic Initiatives in AI and Data

(34:41) Leadership's Role in Data-Driven Culture

(38:39) Future Trends in Retail Analytics

(44:58) Practical Advice for Early Analytics Journeys

Jaksot(65)

Pooyan Seddighzadeh on the Future of Batteries, Sustainability, and Engineering Leadership at NOVO Energy

Pooyan Seddighzadeh on the Future of Batteries, Sustainability, and Engineering Leadership at NOVO Energy

In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes interviews Pooyan Seddighzadeh, Vice President of Engineering at NOVO Energy, to discuss the future of battery technology and sustainable energy. Pooyan shares ...

2 Syys 202547min

Marketing and Data Leadership: Gabor Harsanyi on Data, AI, and Team Building at Ericsson

Marketing and Data Leadership: Gabor Harsanyi on Data, AI, and Team Building at Ericsson

In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes sits down with Gabor Harsanyi, Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations Data Office at Ericsson, to explore his journey from marketing to data analytics leader...

26 Elo 202552min

Transforming Telecom with Data & AI with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia

Transforming Telecom with Data & AI with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia

In this episode of Builders, Lee Haynes speaks with Sara Asgari, Head of Digital & Analytics at Telia, about the future of telecom powered by data and AI. Sara shares her journey into digital transfor...

19 Elo 202544min

Building the Future of AI: Insights from Stefan Wendin of AI Sweden

Building the Future of AI: Insights from Stefan Wendin of AI Sweden

In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes speaks with Stefan Wendin, Head of Intelligent Systems at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, previously Principal AI Engineer at AI Sweden, about his jour...

12 Elo 20251h

The Future of AI & Emerging Tech with Axel Johnson's Ludvig Strand

The Future of AI & Emerging Tech with Axel Johnson's Ludvig Strand

In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Ludvig Strand, Emerging Tech & AI Future Analyst at Axel Johnson, to explore the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on busines...

7 Elo 202548min

Empowering Creators: AI, Ethics & Innovation at Unity with Martina Johannesson

Empowering Creators: AI, Ethics & Innovation at Unity with Martina Johannesson

In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Martina Johannesson, Senior Technical Product Manager at Unity, to explore the intersection of AI and creativity. Martina shares her journey...

30 Heinä 202547min

Leading with Data: Building AI-Driven Teams and Solutions with Sepehr Mohammadi of Apotea

Leading with Data: Building AI-Driven Teams and Solutions with Sepehr Mohammadi of Apotea

In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes talks with Sepehr Mohammadi, AI and Machine Learning Tech Lead at Apotea, Sweden’s first full-scale online pharmacy. Sepi shares his journey from hands-on ...

23 Heinä 202551min

Mina Boström Nakicenovic, Flightradar24, on Data, Leadership & the Future of Aviation

Mina Boström Nakicenovic, Flightradar24, on Data, Leadership & the Future of Aviation

In this episode of Builders, host Lee Haynes sits down with Mina Boström Nakicenovic, CTO of Flightradar24, to explore her transition from developer to tech leader in one of the world’s most data-rich...

15 Heinä 202553min