Narek Verdian serves as Chief Technology Officer at On, where he builds and grows the global technological organization that underpins On – from product innovation and omnichannel commerce to operational excellence, corporate IT to security. Since joining in 2023, Narek has transformed On’s technology capabilities by applying the ambition and precision of a high-performance engineering company. His vision centers on leveraging AI, data and modern platforms to accelerate product creation, deepen customer connection and unlock new levels of efficiency across the value chain.
Before joining On, Narek’s career spanned more than two decades at the intersection of technology, commerce and design. Until 2023, he was Chief Technology Officer at Glovo, where he scaled engineering, data, IT and security across 26 countries to help shape one of Europe’s fastest-growing food-delivery platforms. Earlier in his career, Narek held senior leadership roles at American Express and Expedia Group, where he helped scale the business 10x by reimagining its shopping experience and underlying technology. At Expedia, he was also instrumental in building the marketing tech stack for brands like Vrbo, advancing media mix modeling, attribution, and real-time bidding to drive performance and efficiency at scale.
Narek holds a bachelor’s degree in software engineering from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, a master’s degree in software project management from The Open University. An avid amateur endurance athlete, Narek finds inspiration in movement – whether running races, playing tennis, cycling Alpine roads or skiing in the Swiss mountains.