Javier Arévalo Benítez

Javier Arévalo Benítez has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Javier has held various leadership positions in well-known companies across different sectors.

From 2020 to the present, Javier is the Chief Information Officer at Parques Reunidos, where they are responsible for overseeing a large-scale digital transformation program.

In 2021, they joined the Istituto Europeo di Design as a Postgraduate Lecturer in Information Technology Direction.

Prior to these roles, Javier served as the Chief Information Officer at Restaurant Brands Iberia, overseeing technology initiatives and digital transformation for brands like Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Horton's.

Javier was also the Chief Information Officer of KFC Iberia at Yum! Brands, where they developed and implemented digital and technology strategies for the brand in the Spanish and Portuguese markets.

Javier's experience also includes being the IT Director and CIO at UNOde50, where they provided leadership and strategic direction for the company's information technology function.

Javier has also held positions as the CIO for Burger King Corporation's Europe, Middle East, and Africa division and as the IT Business Services Manager at DHL Supply Chain.

Earlier in their career, Javier worked as the Corporate Systems Manager at Constructora San José, S.A. and as a Technical/Functional Consultant at PwC España.

Javier began their career as an IT Specialist at IBM, where they provided advisory and consultancy services on the Microsoft platform.

Throughout their career, Javier has demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing technology strategies, leading digital transformations, and managing large-scale IT projects.

Javier Arévalo Benítez earned a degree in Informática as an Ingeniero from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, they have obtained a certification from ThePowerMBA in the year 2020.