Gartner Expert

Max Panther Hammond

VP Analyst

Max Panther Hammond is a Vice President Analyst in the Business and Technology Insights team, where he advises Retail CIOs and AI leaders on technology-enabled growth and transformation. His areas of expertise include unified commerce execution, store-based technologies, and restaurant transformation for quick-service restaurants (QSRs).

Previous experience

Before joining Gartner, Mr. Panther Hammond held technology and digital strategy roles at leading retailers including Dixons Carphone Group, River Island, and Screwfix. He was responsible for shaping and delivering innovative digital transformation initiatives, with a particular focus on designing and deploying scalable, cost-effective unified commerce solutions and global retail operating standards.

Professional background

Dixons Carphone Group, Group Technology and Strategy Specialist, 4 years

River Island, Technical Innovation Architect, 6 years

Screwfix Direct, Technical Programme Manager, 6 years

Datasoft Ltd, Global Support Manager, 4 years

Areas of coverage
  • Retail and Consumer Goods Technology Management

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Unified Commerce Strategy and Execution

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Unified Commerce Platforms Anchored by POS

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Store-Based Technologies

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Retail Technology Trends

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Digital for Quick Serivce Restaurants