Omar Jacques Omran is the Chief Technology Officer at Six Flags, the world's largest regional theme park and water park operator. In this role, he oversees all technological advancements across the company's numerous parks, driving innovation and enhancing the guest experience. Mr. Omran is currently leading the biggest digital transformation overhaul at Six Flags, positioning the company as a technology leader with a strong focus on digital innovation and a leading position in artificial intelligence.
Before joining Six Flags, Mr. Omran was the Vice President of Digital Transformation at Welbilt and the Managing Director of Welbilt’s KitchenConnect brand. Under his leadership, KitchenConnect grew into the largest cloud platform in the foodservice industry, enabling seamless connectivity for smart equipment in restaurants. He also initiated the largest digital alliance in the foodservice industry.
Prior to his tenure at Welbilt, Mr. Omran led the development of digital offerings at Middleby from July 2016 to August 2019. He founded Middleby Connect, now known as Open Kitchen, which became one of the largest cloud platforms in the foodservice sector.
Mr. Omran's entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding several technology companies such as Live Love, TeraNotes, and Virtual Software. Notably, he developed the world's most accurate malaria detection software, showcasing his commitment to leveraging technology for social impact.
Mr. Omran holds an Executive MBA from MIT. He is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and aims to harness technology to improve people’s lives on a global scale.
