FAT Brands Announces Drew Martin as Chief Information Officer
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) has appointed Drew Martin as its new Chief Information Officer. Martin brings over 35 years of IT experience from both Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups. His notable previous roles include serving as SVP and CIO at Jack in the Box and Sony Electronics, along with experience at PepsiCo and Lytx Inc., where he led AI product feature development.
In his new role, Martin will focus on implementing scalable technological solutions to support FAT Brands' growth across its portfolio of 18 restaurant brands and over 2,300 units worldwide. The appointment aligns with the company's strategy to enhance technology platforms, improve guest experience, and streamline operations.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) ha nominato Drew Martin come nuovo Chief Information Officer. Martin vanta oltre 35 anni di esperienza nel settore IT, maturata sia in aziende Fortune 500 che in startup in rapida crescita. Tra i suoi ruoli più rilevanti figurano quelli di SVP e CIO presso Jack in the Box e Sony Electronics, oltre a esperienze in PepsiCo e Lytx Inc., dove ha guidato lo sviluppo di funzionalità di prodotti basati sull'intelligenza artificiale.
Nel suo nuovo incarico, Martin si concentrerà sull'implementazione di soluzioni tecnologiche scalabili per supportare la crescita di FAT Brands nel suo portafoglio di 18 marchi di ristorazione e oltre 2.300 unità in tutto il mondo. Questa nomina è in linea con la strategia aziendale di potenziare le piattaforme tecnologiche, migliorare l'esperienza degli ospiti e ottimizzare le operazioni.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) ha nombrado a Drew Martin como su nuevo Director de Información (CIO). Martin aporta más de 35 años de experiencia en TI tanto en empresas Fortune 500 como en startups de rápido crecimiento. Entre sus roles anteriores destacan sus cargos como SVP y CIO en Jack in the Box y Sony Electronics, además de su experiencia en PepsiCo y Lytx Inc., donde lideró el desarrollo de funciones de productos basados en inteligencia artificial.
En su nuevo puesto, Martin se enfocará en implementar soluciones tecnológicas escalables para apoyar el crecimiento de FAT Brands en su portafolio de 18 marcas de restaurantes y más de 2,300 unidades a nivel mundial. Este nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de la empresa para mejorar las plataformas tecnológicas, optimizar la experiencia del cliente y agilizar las operaciones.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT)는 Drew Martin을 새로운 최고정보책임자(CIO)로 임명했습니다. Martin은 Fortune 500 기업과 빠르게 성장하는 스타트업에서 쌓은 35년 이상의 IT 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 주요 경력으로는 Jack in the Box와 Sony Electronics에서 SVP 겸 CIO로 근무했으며, PepsiCo와 Lytx Inc.에서도 인공지능 제품 기능 개발을 이끌었습니다.
새로운 역할에서 Martin은 FAT Brands의 18개 레스토랑 브랜드와 전 세계 2,300개 이상의 매장에 걸친 성장 지원을 위해 확장 가능한 기술 솔루션 구현에 집중할 예정입니다. 이번 임명은 기술 플랫폼 강화, 고객 경험 개선, 운영 효율화라는 회사 전략과 부합합니다.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) a nommé Drew Martin en tant que nouveau Directeur des Systèmes d'Information (CIO). Martin apporte plus de 35 ans d'expérience en informatique, acquise aussi bien dans des entreprises du Fortune 500 que dans des startups à forte croissance. Parmi ses postes précédents, on compte celui de SVP et CIO chez Jack in the Box et Sony Electronics, ainsi que des expériences chez PepsiCo et Lytx Inc., où il a dirigé le développement de fonctionnalités de produits basés sur l'intelligence artificielle.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Martin se concentrera sur la mise en œuvre de solutions technologiques évolutives pour soutenir la croissance de FAT Brands à travers son portefeuille de 18 marques de restaurants et plus de 2 300 établissements dans le monde. Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie de l'entreprise visant à améliorer les plateformes technologiques, optimiser l'expérience client et rationaliser les opérations.
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) hat Drew Martin als neuen Chief Information Officer (CIO) ernannt. Martin bringt über 35 Jahre IT-Erfahrung aus Fortune-500-Unternehmen und schnell wachsenden Start-ups mit. Zu seinen bedeutenden früheren Positionen zählen SVP und CIO bei Jack in the Box und Sony Electronics sowie Erfahrungen bei PepsiCo und Lytx Inc., wo er die Entwicklung von KI-Produktfunktionen leitete.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird sich Martin darauf konzentrieren, skalierbare technologische Lösungen umzusetzen, um das Wachstum von FAT Brands über sein Portfolio von 18 Restaurantmarken und mehr als 2.300 Standorten weltweit zu unterstützen. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Unternehmensstrategie, Technologieplattformen zu verbessern, das Gasterlebnis zu optimieren und Abläufe zu straffen.
- Appointment of highly experienced CIO with 35+ years of relevant industry expertise
- New CIO brings valuable experience from major companies like Jack in the Box, Sony Electronics, and PepsiCo
- Strategic focus on technological innovation and digital transformation to drive growth
- Addition of leadership with AI development experience
- None.
Global Restaurant Franchising Company Hires Seasoned Global IT Executive
LOS ANGELES, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., announces the hiring of Drew Martin as Chief Information Officer. Martin joins FAT Brands with over 35 years of IT experience, delivering impactful results for a wide range of companies—from Fortune 500 companies to high-growth start-ups. Martin will be focused on delivering scalable technological solutions to progress the growth of FAT Brands.
Martin’s diverse background includes serving as Senior Vice President and CIO for Jack in the Box and Senior Vice President and CIO for Sony Electronics. Other previous ventures include PepsiCo, leading the digital transformation/supporting the sale of Jenny Craig, and serving as Executive Vice President and CIO of high-growth software start-up Lytx Inc., where Martin led the development of AI product features.
“Drew’s vast experience across the consumer landscape will provide great value to FAT Brands as we continue to enhance and strengthen our technology platforms,” said Thayer Wiederhorn, Chief Operating Officer of FAT Brands. “His deep understanding of digital innovation will be instrumental as we work to elevate our guest experience, streamline operations, and drive long-term growth across our portfolio of brands.”
“FAT Brands continues to cement itself as a leader in the restaurant space with its dynamic, growing restaurant portfolio,” said Drew Martin, CIO of FAT Brands. “I look forward to identifying new technology opportunities that provide strategic value across our brands and position the company as an innovator within the industry.”
For more information on FAT Brands, visit www.fatbrands.com.
About FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual and polished casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit www.fatbrands.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erin Mandzik, FAT Brands
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