John is a QSR industry Chief Information Officer (CIO) with extensive experience across a plethora of key areas such as strategic planning, team development, mergers and acquisition, divestitures, public/private company technology compliance and technology innovation focused on creating financial value across organization disciplines.
Mr. Lukas holds his Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the State University of New York and has held various progressive technical and executive management roles with organizations such as Bristol-Myers Corporation, Carrier Corporation, Carrols Corporation and Wendy's. Most recently John served as the Chief Information Officer for Arby's Restaurants and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.
John attributes much of his organizational and professional growth to his team member business development focus. When technology talent understands how the core business functions the team will then be an effective liaison between business leadership and emerging technology capabilities thus becoming a true partner in advancing business objectives.