Narek Verdian takes on CTO role at Glovo

On-demand delivery venture, Glovo, has appointed Narek Verdian as Chief Technology Officer.

He joins as the company looks to expand its engineering team from 300 to over 500 by the end of 2021 in Barcelona and Warsaw.

Verdian, whose CV includes stints at American Express, Expedia and Hotels.com, says: “I’m excited to be a part of Glovo’s ambitious journey, leading the company’s tech strategy and scaling the team with some of the world’s best tech talent.”

“This is set to be a monumental year for the company and with the increased focus on Q-Commerce and dark store delivery, we’ll see Glovo take its engineering capabilities to the next level.”

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“The past year has seen a clear shift in consumer expectations and demand when it comes to how and when they want products and services.”

“I’m committed to Glovo’s vision to create the best tech hub in southern Europe and bring the most convenient, fastest service for the user receiving whatever they want in a matter of minutes.”

Oscar Pierre, CEO and Co-founder, Glovo, adds: "It's been a long search process, as we understood the importance of this role.”

“The wait has paid off. We've found in Narek a great culture fit, the ambition and the motivation to lead our tech team and help Glovo become the best tech employer in Europe.”

“He shares our vision and values and his previous experience scaling powerful tech teams will be pivotal as we continue to lead the charge in multi-category offerings and expand our Q-Commerce division.”