Marcus Gners

Group CIO, CEO of Lifesum Inc, Co-founder, and Board Member

Marcus Gners is a prominent figure in the digital health industry, serving as the Group CIO, CEO of Lifesum Inc., co-founder, and board member at Lifesum.1 Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Gners has been with Lifesum since April 2013, playing a crucial role in the company's growth and development.1

Professional Background

Gners co-founded Lifesum, a Stockholm and Los Angeles-based digital health startup that creates mobile products for personalized health and lifestyle improvement.1 Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant milestones:

Raised capital from notable investors including NGP Capital, Draper Esprit, SparkLabs Global Ventures, Bauer Media, and Balderton Capital1
Grown to serve 60 million members, with the United States as its largest market1
Expanded to a team of 60 employees1

Education

Gners has a strong educational background in business and communication:

Master of Business Administration in Management of Fast Growing Companies from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law (2003-2006)1
Studied Business and Administration at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (2004-2005)1
Completed a program in Copywriting at Berghs School of Communication (1998-2000)1

Recent Developments

In 2024, Gners announced Lifesum's acquisition of Lykon, Germany's leading biomarker-based nutrition company.3 This strategic move aims to provide users with deeper insights into their nutritional needs, further enhancing Lifesum's personalized health offerings.3

Company Vision

Lifesum's mission, as reflected in Gners' leadership, is to simplify the path to long-term healthy eating and motivate users to live a more balanced lifestyle through personalized plans.2 The company's philosophy is encapsulated in the motto: "Life is the sum of everything you do".2

Marcus Gners continues to play a pivotal role in Lifesum's growth and innovation in the competitive digital health market, driving the company's efforts to improve longevity and overall health through personalized nutrition solutions.4

Experience

Group CIO/ CEO Lifesum Inc/ Co-founder/ Board Member at Lifesum

Education

Master of Business Administration, Management of Fast Growing Companies from Gothenburg School of Business, Economics and Law (2003 - 2006); Business and Administration from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (2004 - 2005); DRMI, Copywriting from Berghs School of Communication (1998 - 2000)