Brandon Rael

Brandon Rael

Director, Consult Partner - Kyndryl

Brandon Rael is a trusted advisor with significant experience in AI-driven strategy, operational improvement, digital commerce, profit optimization, technology, and organizational change across the retail, wholesale, private equity, and consumer industries. Brandon has worked for and in partnership with Fortune 100 companies and has a deep understanding of the retail, wholesale, and luxury market landscapes and the evolving consumer mindset. He is a valued partner for companies to identify and drive key initiatives to enable business growth, modernize operating models, enhance capabilities, and shift go-to-market strategies.

Brandon has an exceptional track record of successfully leading complex Agentic AI, digital commerce, and supply chain business transformations, delivering significant EBITDA improvements, driving meaningful ROI, cost savings, building high-performing teams, defining enterprise data strategies, inspiring organizational change, and exceeding expectations. He has authored industry articles, is a regular contributor to podcasts, and has been recognized as a Global Rethink Retail Industry and AI Expert.


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