Speakers

Narek Verdian

Narek Verdian

CTO

ON AG

Tech executive with 20+ years scaling global consumer platforms. CTO at On (ONON), leading Global Technology, Data & AI, Information Security and IT. I create value through AI-led operating models, event-driven architecture and pragmatic cyber-risk oversight.

Highlights: ~10× GMV growth at Hotels.com through technology, data and product (Expedia); built Glovo’s platform for rapid multi-country scale ~5× Growth; at On, advancing omnichannel, supply chain, data governance and AI tied to margin, growth and working capital.

I build small, high-calibre teams, focus effort on the few roles that drive outsized impact, and run lean cadences that avoid organisational bloat and time creep. Having led global tech, I have deep location-strategy experience—designing hub and near-shore footprints, centres of excellence and follow-the-sun models to scale quickly, cost-effectively and with resilience.

Board interests: travel & hospitality, e-commerce platforms/marketplaces, logistics/last-mile, payments/fintech, and B2B SaaS enabling commerce/data/AI.