Charif Zahrane
About Charif Zahrane
Charif Zahrane serves as the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Proper Hospitality, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in IT management across various hospitality organizations, including roles at Ojai Valley Inn and Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
Current Role at Proper Hospitality
Charif Zahrane serves as the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Proper Hospitality. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's IT strategies and operations in Los Angeles, California. His role involves overseeing technology initiatives that enhance the hospitality experience and improve operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Before joining Proper Hospitality, Charif Zahrane held several significant positions in the information technology sector. He worked as the Director of Information Technology at Ojai Valley Inn from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he served as Corporate Director of IT Operations at Commune Hotels + Resorts for one year. His experience also includes roles at M7 Services, where he was Chief Information Officer from 2021 to 2024 and Vice President of Information Technology from 2019 to 2021.
Early Career in IT
Charif Zahrane began his career in information technology with various roles that laid the foundation for his expertise. He worked as an IT Manager at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts from 2009 to 2012 and as Director of Information Technology from 2012 to 2015. His earlier positions include IT Specialist at Hilton Worldwide and Network Analyst at LodgeNet Interactive Corporation.
Educational Background
Charif Zahrane holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from DeVry University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems, emphasizing Information Security, from the University of San Francisco, completing his studies between 2012 and 2014.