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Rachel Rafanan

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VIce President, IT at Belk
📍 Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States

Rachel Rafanan is the Vice President of IT at Belk, leveraging over two decades of retail technology experience. She leads the transformation of enterprise applications, eCommerce, marketing technology, and AI initiatives. Rachel holds both a Bachelors and a Master of Science degree from the University of Florida, underscoring her technical and strategic expertise.

Her work is centered on leading teams that share her passion for delivering elevated experiences for both customers and associates.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
VIce President, IT
Job Level
Senior
Location
Waxhaw, North Carolina, United States
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Elevated Customer Experience
Her stated mission is to deliver elevated experiences and solutions for customers and associates through digital and enterprise technology.
AI in Retail
She leads AI initiatives at Belk, focusing on transforming the enterprise and enhancing customer and associate experiences.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
VIce President, IT
Belk
4-2018 - 12-2025
Sr. Director IT
Belk
11-2014 - 3-2018
IT Solutions Delivery Director Corporate Systems
Belk
9-2012 - 10-2014
IT Solutions Delivery Manager Corporate Systems
Belk
9-2008 - 8-2012
IT HR & Payroll Solutions Delivery Manager/Project Manager
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Education
MS
University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree
University of Florida
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