How Opella’s Gaurav Shah Is Preparing for AI’s Data Volume Explosion

Opella’s Gaurav Shah and CGT’s Lisa Johnston

Opella capped April with some significant news: The manufacturer of such over-the-counter brands as Allegra, Dulcolax and Icyhot officially completed its planned separation from Sanofi on April 30. 

Under the deal, Sanofi sold a 50% controlling stake of Opella to CD&R while retaining a 48.2% stake. Bpifrance holds the remaining 1.8% stake. 

It was somewhat fortuitous timing for CGT’s Analytics Unite attendees, as Gaurav Shah, Opella’s global head of data, analytics and AI, served as the event’s closing keynoter that day and was admittedly able to share his viewpoints a bit more easily. 

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In a fireside chat with CGT editorial director Lisa Johnston, Shah discussed how organizations can embrace innovation, foster a data-driven culture and scale AI initiatives to drive the future of retail and consumer groups.

“The next big transformation that will change the world is going to happen through AI or data. This is going to be a change that is going to impact all of our lives,” Shah said. The question becomes, “How are we preparing ourselves to get to that transformative way of working?”