Martin Ryan

Martin Ryan

Martin Ryan, Vice President of Retail, Europe, EPAM Systems
Martin leads EPAM’s Retail industry client portfolio. He has over 30 years of experience leading strategy consulting and digital transformation service providers. With a technical background, he delivers advisory services for retailers and brands on their technology strategies, software selection and operating model, covering all aspects of retail, food service, eCommerce and D2C business models and operations.

AI is Powering the Next Era of Retail Transformation
January 18, 2026 at 2:36 pm

Retail is entering a new phase of digital maturity, one where artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool to optimize processes, but the engine behind new business models. From retail media networks to concept creation within R&D, AI is redefining how brands create value, engage consumers, and scale innovation. In 2025, we saw retailers moving from…

Context-Aware Experiences: The Newest Stage in the Evolution of Customer-Facing Personalization
May 7, 2025 at 11:56 am

Leading retailers are interested in personalization efforts that drive the “right” customer behaviors. In marketing, the right messages, delivered at the right time to the right consumer and featuring easy-to-act-upon content result in more revenue at a better margin than non-personalized mass messaging. However, the aim of modern marketing efforts isn't about delivering personalization per…

AI Tools Retailers Can Use to Succeed This Shortened Holiday Shopping Season
November 13, 2024 at 5:11 pm

The holiday season is the most successful and stressful period for retailers. Throughout the year, retailers monitor inventory levels, replenish stores and determine the correct price promotion equation. These tasks are just as important during the holidays — however, the way retailers complete them is different. Moreover, the margin for error is much smaller, especially…