Jason is a veteran retail executive who has, for more than two decades developed strategies to grow companies and evolve businesses to succeed in rapidly changing environments. Prior to LIFELENZ, he recently served as Chief Growth Officer at unicorn start-up Fetch Rewards There, Jason’s’ role focused on identifying new growth strategies and verticals to further develop the US business, as well plans for international expansion.
Prior to Fetch, Jason served as Global CEO for CKE Restaurants, a leading company with more than 3,800 restaurants across 40 countries. Prior to leading CKE, Jason was President at KFC USA, where he led more than 4,200 restaurants for global parent YUM Brands. Throughout his career, he has held various senior marketing roles including VP Global Branding KFC, and CMO of KFC and Pizza Hut in Australia. He started his career in CPG marketing, with over 10 years Unilever marketing experience.
As CEO, Jason’s focus is creating strategic growth initiatives for LIFELENZ in both the United States and international markets.
A New Zealand native, Marker received his undergraduate and post graduate degrees from Victoria University. After 12 years in the United States with his wife and two children, he and his family now reside in Sydney, Australia.