Ahnaf Ali

Ahnaf Ali

Global CIO & SVP IT | Digital Transformation Leader | Enterprise AI & Cloud Strategy | Restaurant Technology & Supply Chain Innovation

Church's ChickenAtlanta, Georgia, United States

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Dec 2021–Present· 4 yrs 9 mos
    • Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Dec 2022–Present
    • Vice President, Digital
      Dec 2021–Dec 2022
  • Apr 2021–Dec 2021· 8 mos
    • Vice President, Technology
      Apr 2021–Dec 2021
  • Apr 2011–Apr 2021· 10 yrs
    • Head of Data Engineering and Operations
      Jul 2020–Apr 2021
    • Product Owner, Business Intelligence, Data Science and Supply Chain Applications
      Jul 2014–Jul 2020
    • Product Owner Data Services
      Apr 2013–Jul 2015
    • Subway POS Implementations and Support Manager
      Apr 2011–Apr 2013
  • Apr 2004–Feb 2011· 6 yrs 10 mos
    • Senior Manager, Global Restaurant Technology Services
      Apr 2004–Feb 2011
  • 2004–Apr 2005· 1 yr 3 mos
    • Senior Project Manager
      2004–Apr 2005
  • 2000–2004· 4 yrs
    • Senior Developer, Software
      2000–2004
    • Programer Analyst II
      1998–2000
    • Network Engineer
      1996–1998

Education

Information Technology

Barry University

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Enterprise ArchitectureSOAOracle SQLCloud ArchitectureDigital TransformationMPLS NetworksTeam BuildingSoftware Project ManagementApplications Design and DevelopmentProgram ManagementCisco Routers and FirewallsTechnical LeadershipArtificial Intelligence (AI)Creative Problem SolvingCybersecuritySybaseSQL ServerVendor RelationsITILSystem Architecture