Harsha Bellur Email & Phone Number

Harsha Bellur is an award-winning CIO, board member, technology and business executive with over 25 years of experience and a strong record of informing and influencing business strategies to ensure growth. As a leader, he excels in developing high-performing technology teams that enhance business performance via customer-centric solutions, data insights, and agility, helping companies achieve 5X growth and leading a team of over 60.Having grown up working in his father's factory, Harsha learned early to adopt a business mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. He has a broad background in retail, manufacturing, finance, and consumer packaged goods (CPG)/food service. He excels in multi-unit retail operations, digital marketing, product commercialization, customer service, supply chain management, and customer loyalty. He is adept at overseeing operations and strategy, business process management, regulatory compliance, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.He serves as a Board Member and President-Elect of SIM Austin, and is Co-Chair of the Industry Advisory Council for the Austin Community College Continuing Education program. He serves as an Innovation Advisory Council Member at Vation Ventures, advising early-stage companies.As EVP/CIO with James Avery Jewelry, a 70-year-old, vertically integrated, multi-channel retailer with over 425 retail locations. Harsha has transformed the business through technology and led digital integration, optimizing operations resulting in a 50% reduction in manufacturing lead time, and achieving a 5X growth in ten years. Previously he served as VP of Information Technology (effectively the CIO) with AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., with a focus on digital innovation and modernization. Harsha led initiatives to upgrade facilities and enhance customer experiences across 300 locations, transitioning to family entertainment centers. He led a significant IT turnaround, launching the company's first branded e-commerce site, implementing digital marketing strategies. His changes to core infrastructure resulted in substantial cost savings through controlling $1M in losses. He holds an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MS in computer science. His contributions to the field have garnered recognition, including the 2023 CIO of the Year, Austin peer community recognition, and selection as a finalist for the 2023 Central Texas ORBIE® Awards. Beyond professional pursuits, Harsha finds fulfillment in mentoring high school students in STEM. He is a lifelong learner, avid traveler, and hiker and volunteers frequently.

Listed skills include Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, Management, Project Portfolio Management, and 29 others.