Munir Hafez

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Chief Technology Officer at Independence Pet Holdings

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Munir Hafez is the Chief Technology Officer at Independence Pet Holdings, specializing in IT transformation, M&A integration, and digital transformation across the automotive, financial services, and professional services industries. A graduate of Florida Institute of Technology, he is described by colleagues as an innovative, strategic, and inspiring leader.

He has a strong focus on aligning technology with business outcomes. In a recent podcast, he discussed leveraging AI to improve developer workflows, employee experience, and overall business operations, stressing the importance of finding real business value beyond the hype.

Unique fact: Munir has managed the technology integration for over 25 company acquisitions in a ten-year span during his time at TransUnion.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

AI for Business Value
He emphasizes using AI to solve concrete business problems and improve efficiency, rather than adopting technology for its own sake, as discussed in recent podcasts and articles.
M&A Technology Integration
He has extensive experience leading the complex process of merging corporate systems and technology stacks following numerous acquisitions at TransUnion.
Digital Workplace
A key focus in his prior roles was transforming the digital employee experience, ensuring seamless collaboration and productivity, especially after company acquisitions.

Media Appearances

Munir has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Chief Technology Officer at Independence Pet Holdings
9-2021 - 3-2025
SVP Chief Information Officer at TransUnion
9-2021
Chief Information Officer at Luminar Technologies
Chief Information Officer, Autonomous Mobility at Aptiv
Vice President, Strategy and Architecture at Aptiv

Education

Master’s Degree from Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS from Florida Institute of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Munir

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Munir is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Munir

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Munir move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Munir take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Munir

Personality Compatibility


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