Shawn Harrs

Shawn Harrs, Ph.D., currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Red Lobster, leading IT initiatives at the world's largest seafood restaurant company since January 2023. Previously, Shawn held the position of Chief Information Officer at Ygrene Energy Fund from 2020 to 2022, overseeing IT strategies to enhance the company’s market leadership in clean energy financing. Other notable roles include Senior Director positions at Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Universal Parks & Resorts, as well as Senior Director of Strategic IT Services at Lennar. Shawn’s career began at The Walt Disney Company, where responsibilities involved managing customer information operations. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, an MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida.