Staffing
Jack in the Box taps Doug Cook as SVP, chief technology officer
October 18, 2021
Jack in the Box Inc. has named Doug Cook as senior vice president and chief technology officer. Cook brings more than 20 years of industry experience leading guest and employee-facing platforms to Jack in the Box and will leverage his foodservice expertise to develop and execute strategic initiatives to support the brand's needs, according to a press release.
"Doug understands the evolving technology expectations of our guests and will help Jack in the Box grow in that department, while ensuring we never lose sight of the importance of optimizing operations and maintaining product quality," Darin Harris, Jack in the Box CEO, said in the release. "We're excited to welcome Doug to Jack in the Box and he will serve an integral role as we continue to strengthen our leadership team."
Cook most recently served as interim CTO of Jack in the Box, effectively leading the technology team and strategy during his interim period. Prior to joining Jack in the Box, Cook served as chief information officer at Pizza Hut. During his time with Pizza Hut, Cook oversaw the brand's IT organization and was responsible for the deployment of restaurant and data products, as well as other technologies and programs to create a competitive advantage for the company. Before Pizza Hut, Cook spent two decades with Sonic applying technologies and analytics to grow the company's innovation and market position.
Jack in the Box Inc., based in San Diego, operates and franchises than 2,200 restaurants in 21 states and Guam.
