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AI is reshaping retail at speed. Combining transformation with targeted M&A will be critical for organizations looking to build capabilities and stay competitive.

Deepak Kariyakar

Principal, EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young LLP

Transformation and M&A leader focused on delivering lasting client value. Builds and leads high-performing teams. Avid sports fan who likes to dabble in trivia.

Areas of focus
Strategy by EY-Parthenon
Mergers and acquisitions
Transforming retail
Transformation
Office Dallas, TX, United States

Deepak has more than 25 years of experience assisting Fortune 500 clients with large-scale transformations and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

He primarily works in the retail sector but has varied experiences across the consumer products, oil and gas and chemicals, industrial products and professional services sectors.

Deepak has an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, an MS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from The Pennsylvania State University and a BE (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani (India).

How Deepak is shaping the future with confidence

I work at the intersection of M&A, AI and transformation, helping to shape the future of the retail sector and position clients for success in the age of AI.

I believe AI is going to shape the future of the retail sector extensively, given the rapid growth of AI with consumers and enterprises. This growth will result in retailers looking to either transform their businesses by incorporating AI or to acquire capabilities, resulting in transformative M&A deals.

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