Chema Alonso

Chema Alonso is a seasoned executive serving as Vice President and Head of International Development at Cloudflare since August 2025, while also contributing as a Consejero at Europa Press since July 2025. With a long tenure at Telefónica starting in May 2016, Chema holds multiple roles including Chief Digital Officer, Consejero Ciberseguridad, and a member of the advisory councils for both Telefónica and Telefónica de España. Chema's leadership in digital and data initiatives includes overseeing innovation, digital products, and security strategies. Chema also serves as a Consejero for MyPublicInbox and has ownership of 0xWord, a publishing house focused on technical security literature. Additionally, Chema's influence in the startup ecosystem is evident through the presidency at Wayra and the role of CEO at Telefónica Innovación Digital. Chema holds various academic credentials, including a Doctor Honoris Causa degree in Info Security and a PhD in Computer and Information Sciences from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.