Ronald Blahnik

CIO & SVP Strategy, Innovation, and Retail Analytics at Hibbett Retail at Hibbett

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Accomplished Information Technology Executive with a proven record of aligning with business strategy. Senior executive focused on driving business value, developing leaders, contributing expertise and making a difference. Ron has over 30 years of experience with more than 20 years of IT leadership supporting a variety of industries. After launching his own consulting business, he served as SVP/CIO of Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) where he consolidated five enterprise IT organizations, established consolidated financials that allowed the company to go public on the Toronto Stock Exchange and delivered a modernized Omni-Channel experience for the company. He then drove international IT Operation, Service and Support as well as the establishment of the ITSM framework for The Home Depot. Currently he serves as CIO and SVP of Strategy & Innovation, Customer Experience and has led Supply Chain Logistics and Retail Analytics during his tenure at Hibbett Sports. Prior to establishing his own company, he grew his leadership experience over 15 years at Lowe’s Companies helping to build out most of the IT capabilities for this fortune 40 enterprise. Prior to Lowe's, he spent 11 years serving in a variety of technology and leadership roles at Electronic Data Systems (EDS). Ron began his career by spending 8 years as an application developer for the US Military and the Insurance industry. Ron is a highly decorated Senior Warrant Officer having severed 20+ years in the US Army and Army Reserves prior to his retirement as Chief Warrant Officer in 2004 (CW3 Retired). Ron is an executive athlete and enjoys running. He has participated in races ranging from 5Ks to full marathons.