Inspire Brands is thrilled to announce the appointment of Yasir Anwar as its new Chief Technology Officer. With over 25 years of technology experience, Anwar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role, having previously held technology leadership positions at major Fortune 500 companies such as Williams-Sonoma, Macy’s, Walmart, and Wells Fargo.
As Chief Technology Officer at Inspire, Anwar will be responsible for leading the company’s technology strategy and working with six iconic brands to drive transformative change. His ability to build in-house and agile technology teams will be crucial in enhancing Inspire’s technology capabilities. Co-Founder and CEO Paul Brown expressed confidence in Anwar’s abilities to help the company develop shared technology capabilities for its iconic brands, enabling faster operations, meeting guest and franchisee needs, and integrating data-driven insights into the business.
Anwar will oversee various teams including Product Engineering, Data Engineering, Technology Operations, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications, and Infrastructure and Development Operations. He stated that he is eager to contribute to Inspire Brands’ technology strategy and work with six iconic brands to drive transformative change.
Anwar officially joined Inspire Brands on May 6 and will report directly to Co-Founder and CEO Paul Brown. Additionally, he will serve on the company’s Management Committee, further solidifying his key role within the organization. His collaborative approach and track record of leading transformative change make Anwar a valuable asset to Inspire Brands as it continues to evolve and grow.