Ahnaf Ali
Global CIO & SVP IT | Digital Transformation Leader | Enterprise AI & Cloud Strategy | Restaurant Technology & Supply Chain Innovation
Church's Chicken•Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Global technology executive with 25+ years leading digital transformation, enterprise AI/ML initiatives, and supply chain innovation across the world's largest restaurant brands. Currently serving as Global CIO & SVP at Church's Texas Chicken, driving technology strategy for 1,500 restaurants across 26 international markets.Demonstrated expertise in:• AI & Machine Learning Strategy - Leading implementation of computer vision, voice AI, and predictive analytics platforms transforming restaurant operations• Enterprise Technology Leadership - Directing global IT operations, digital platforms, and cybersecurity for multi-billion dollar organizations supporting 40,000+ retail locations• Digital Transformations for Restaurant technology - Architecting cloud-based solutions, mobile applications, and digital commerce platforms driving operational efficiency and revenue growth• Supply Chain Technology - Building data engineering, BI, and analytics solutions optimizing global supply chain operations for franchise networks• Platform Innovation - Developing proprietary AI agent platforms and modernizing enterprise architecture to enable business agilityProven track record delivering scalable technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes while building high-performing global teams across IT, operations, and digital capabilities.
Career Timeline
- Church's ChickenCurrentDec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
- Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information OfficerCurrentDec 2022–Present
- Vice President, DigitalDec 2021–Dec 2022
- Apr 2021–Dec 2021· 8 mos
- Vice President, TechnologyApr 2021–Dec 2021
- Apr 2011–Apr 2021· 10 yrs
- Head of Data Engineering and OperationsJul 2020–Apr 2021
- Product Owner, Business Intelligence, Data Science and Supply Chain ApplicationsJul 2014–Jul 2020
- Product Owner Data ServicesApr 2013–Jul 2015
- Subway POS Implementations and Support ManagerApr 2011–Apr 2013
- Apr 2004–Feb 2011· 6 yrs 10 mos
- Senior Manager, Global Restaurant Technology ServicesApr 2004–Feb 2011
- 2004–Apr 2005· 1 yr 3 mos
- Senior Project Manager2004–Apr 2005
- 2000–2004· 4 yrs
- Senior Developer, Software2000–2004
- 1996–2000· 4 yrs
- Programer Analyst II1998–2000
- Network Engineer1996–1998
Education
Information Technology
Barry University