Dion Rooney
Co-Founder, Lumerai Advisors
Former CIO | Retail, Manufacturing & Digital Commerce Executive
Dion Rooney is a technology executive with more than 40 years of experience leading enterprise technology organizations across retail, manufacturing, digital commerce, and consumer products. He is recognized for helping organizations translate complex technology investments into measurable business outcomes through a combination of strategic vision, operational discipline, and strong business partnership.
Throughout his career, Dion has led technology organizations supporting global retail brands, omnichannel commerce platforms, manufacturing operations, and large-scale enterprise transformations. His experience spans digital modernization, eCommerce, technology strategy, organizational leadership, and enterprise technology operations across some of the most recognized brands in North America.
At Lumerai Advisors, Dion helps executive teams, boards, and investors maximize the value of technology investments, modernize operating models, strengthen business alignment, and create practical roadmaps for growth and transformation.
40+
Years Experience
$2B
Digital Commerce Ecosystem
Global CIO
Leadership Experience
Retail & Manufacturing
Transformation Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Digital Commerce
Building and scaling digital platforms that improve customer experience, accelerate growth, and drive revenue.
Retail Technology
Technology strategy, omnichannel operations, merchandising systems, customer engagement, and digital transformation.
Manufacturing Technology
Modernizing operations, improving efficiency, and aligning technology investments with business outcomes.
Enterprise Transformation
Leading large-scale modernization initiatives across applications, infrastructure, operations, and organizational design.
Technology Strategy
Aligning business objectives, technology investments, and operating models to maximize value creation.
Executive Advisory
Supporting CEOs, boards, CIOs, and executive teams through periods of transformation and growth.
Industry Experience
- Retail
- Consumer Products
- Manufacturing
- eCommerce
- Omnichannel Commerce
- Enterprise Software
- Distribution & Supply Chain
- Private Equity Portfolio Companies
Career Highlights
Lumerai Advisors
Co-Founder
- Technology strategy advisory
- Transformation leadership
- Technology investment optimization
- Executive advisory services
Rimini Street
Industry Advisor
- Advised global organizations on enterprise technology strategy
- Helped clients maximize value from existing technology investments
- Supported innovation and transformation initiatives through technology optimization
GAF
Chief Information Officer
- Led technology organization for North America’s largest roofing manufacturer
- Built a high-performing technology team
- Established strong business partnership and operational discipline
- Focused on measurable business outcomes and execution excellence
Hudson's Bay Company
Technology Executive
- Led technology operations across multiple countries
- Supported a $2 billion digital commerce ecosystem
- Served brands including Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Gilt, and Hudson’s Bay
- Helped drive the company’s transition to a digital-first operating model
Toys "R" Us
Global Chief Information Officer
- Led global technology operations
- Built omnichannel commerce capabilities
- Supported a $2 billion eCommerce business
- Managed enterprise procurement and technology strategy
Signature Impact
Built Global Omnichannel Platforms
Helped transform traditional retail organizations into digital-first enterprises supporting customers across physical and digital channels.
Scaled Multi-Billion-Dollar Commerce Operations
Supported and modernized technology platforms powering billions of dollars in digital commerce activity.
Technology Investment Optimization
Focused on helping organizations maximize value from technology investments while funding future innovation.
Business-Technology Alignment
Established strong partnerships between technology and business leaders to improve execution and accelerate results.
Why Clients Engage Dion
Organizations engage Dion when they need practical executive leadership, business-focused technology strategy, and disciplined transformation execution.
His areas of focus include:
- Digital transformation
- Retail and consumer technology
- Manufacturing modernization
- Technology operating model design
- CIO advisory
- Technology investment optimization
- Business-technology alignment
- Enterprise transformation leadership
Thought Leadership
Education
MBA — Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Science — Seton Hall University
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