Rani Choura

About Rani Choura

I believe IT is an enabler of growth. As a business-driven technologist, I blend hands-on expertise with forward-thinking leadership to drive transformation.From ERP modernization to building data & analytics platforms, scaling IT for business growth, and introducing AI & automation, I focus on turning technology into measurable impact. Just as importantly, I mentor and empower IT teams to thrive — because people and innovation go hand in hand.

Experience

1. Vice President Information Technology

   HOS Global Foods

   Jan 2023 — Present

   I lead enterprise-wide technology strategy and execution to enable business growth across 10 distribution centers and a nationwide supply chain. My focus is aligning IT initiatives with corporate goals, ensuring technology directly drives revenue, efficiency, and competitive advantage.Key Achievements- Enterprise IT Strategy: Developed and executed a multi-year roadmap to support corporate revenue targets aligning IT investments with business strategy and growth initiatives- ERP Transformation: Spearheaded the migration strategy from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 to Dynamics 365 Business Central Cloud (go-live target: Jan 2026), enabling scalability, automation, and integration across the enterprise- Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization: Expanded Azure adoption (Data Lake, Synapse, Purview, M365) to deliver a secure, scalable, and future-ready technology platform- Advanced Analytics & AI: Built an enterprise analytics strategy using Power BI, Synapse, and Azure AI services, enabling predictive insights in sales, supply chain, and marketing. Introduced AI-driven automation to streamline business workflows- Digital Business Enablement: Drove Power Platform adoption across departments (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages), creating custom solutions for canvassing, budgeting, warehouse operations, and merchandising- Customer & Supply Chain Innovation: Led IT initiatives that improved EDI, WMS, and e-commerce capabilities, strengthening supply chain efficiency and digital customer engagement- Leadership & Governance: Mentor and lead the IT organization, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and resilience. Established IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory compliance processes- Executive Partnership: Serve as strategic advisor to C-level leadership, translating business goals into IT priorities, and ensuring IT is positioned as an enabler of growth rather than a cost center.

Education

• Damascus University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Commerce

  1997 — 2003