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- He has 20 years of experience in technology, leading teams at companies such as Amazon, Spotahome, and Starzplay.
- He has developed key international innovation projects in Big Data, Machine Learning, and video-on-demand platforms.
- His arrival reinforces ODILO’s commitment to developing scalable products that align with the demands of the learning world and are geared towards growth.
Madrid, September 10, 2025.- ODILO, a Spanish edtech company that allows any organization to create its own learning ecosystem, has appointed Jorge Alonso as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). With 20 years of experience in the technology and education sectors, this appointment marks a significant milestone for the company as it seeks to advance in product development, reinforcing its leadership in the global edtech market.
Alonso has worked for leading companies in the technology and telecommunications sectors. Until now, he held the position of CPTO at Spotahome, where he was also responsible for the Growth area and was part of the executive team. Previously, he served as VP of Product, Engineering, and Growth, as well as Head of Engineering at this organization.
Additionally, he has served as a Software Development Manager at Amazon, where he managed the resolution of complex problems using Big Data and Machine Learning solutions. He also plays a key role in the internationalization of ‘Prime Wardrobe’, one of the multinational’s flagship programs in recent times.
As Software Development Manager at Starzplay, the premium streaming platform of the American network Starz, he led the development of the multi-platform video-on-demand service for 17 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. He was also the director of the firm’s office in Madrid.
In addition, in 2009, he co-founded Eszena Danza, one of the largest dance studios in Spain, where he has served as CEO and led the business strategy, finance, marketing, and software efforts since then.
On joining ODILO, he comments: “I am proud to join ODILO, an edtech company with such a clear and transformative vision of the world of learning. I am excited to contribute to the development of innovative technological products that respond to customer needs and market demands, while remaining true to the company’s commitment to helping millions of people learn better, faster, and from anywhere in the world.”
Sarah Harmon, CEO of ODILO, adds: “Jorge’s arrival is great news for strengthening our strategy of remaining at the forefront of the global edtech sector, developing disruptive, world-class technological solutions. His extensive experience in innovation, scalability, and business growth will be key to optimizing our product portfolio, improving the service we offer to customers, and expanding the brand’s impact in all the markets where we operate.”
With a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and an MBA from ISEAD Business School, where he also studied E-Commerce and Marketing, Jorge Alonso combines his professional career with entrepreneurship.
ABOUT ODILO
ODILO is a digital education company that enables any organization to create its own Learning Ecosystem, offering its users unlimited access to the world’s most extensive catalog of multi-format educational content. It also provides the possibility of making all kinds of learning experiences without restrictions. More than a thousand platforms have already been created, providing access to 170 million users across five continents.
ODILO, the world’s largest educational ecosystem, has content agreements with more than 7,300 providers of digital educational content in all formats (courses, interactive applications, videos, podcasts, newspapers, magazines, audiobooks, books, etc.).