Hyon Park, EVP and CIO
Professional Overview
Hyon Park is an accomplished information technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving strategic technology initiatives and transforming IT operations. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Belk, he oversees the company's technology strategy, infrastructure, and digital transformation efforts, enabling the retailer to enhance the customer experience and operational efficiency.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the EVP and CIO at Belk, Hyon is responsible for aligning the company's technology roadmap with its overall business objectives. He leads a team of IT professionals in developing and implementing innovative solutions that support Belk's omnichannel retail strategy, improve data analytics capabilities, and streamline internal processes. Under his leadership, Belk has successfully modernized its technology infrastructure, implemented cloud-based applications, and enhanced its cybersecurity posture.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Belk, Hyon served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Tailored Brands, Inc. (formerly known as The Men's Wearhouse), where he spearheaded the company's digital transformation and drove the integration of technology solutions across the organization. Before that, he held the role of Senior Director at Gymboree, where he led the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and improved the company's supply chain management capabilities.
Hyon's early career includes positions as a Manager at Answerthink, a management consulting firm, and as a Consultant at IBM, where he gained extensive experience in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, and project management.
Academic Background
Hyon holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Areas of Expertise
- IT strategy and governance
- Digital transformation and innovation
- Enterprise application implementation and integration
- Cloud computing and infrastructure modernization
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Lean and agile methodologies
- IT leadership and team management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Hyon has demonstrated a track record of driving technology-enabled business transformation and delivering measurable results. At Tailored Brands, he led the successful implementation of a new point-of-sale (POS) system, which resulted in a 20% improvement in customer checkout times and a 15% increase in sales. At Belk, he has overseen the company's migration to the cloud, resulting in a 30% reduction in IT infrastructure costs and a 25% improvement in system availability.
Hyon's expertise and contributions have been recognized by industry peers, and he has been invited to speak at various technology and retail conferences, sharing his insights on best practices and emerging trends.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the retail industry and a proven ability to align technology with business strategy, Hyon Park is a strategic IT leader who is well-positioned to guide Belk through its ongoing digital transformation and position the company for continued success in the evolving retail landscape.
