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Softonic reveals rise in VPN Downloads amid global push for privacy and unrestricted connectivity
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Google Chrome leads on most downloaded internet program ranking for 2024
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GTA V, GTA: San Andreas and ROBLOX are among the Top 3 Video Games for 2024
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Video games surpass social networks in interest: App landscape on Softonic.com
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Softonic acquires Appvizer to strengthen its position in B2B software market
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Microsoft leads Softonic’s most downloaded productivity apps
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Global survey reveals the majority of workers (60%) believe AI has a positive impact on society
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Softonic reveals near zero gender pay gap in new report
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Capcut was the most popular software this winter, with over 1.6 million downloads
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Softonic kicks off its Digital Transformation by partnering with AI legal suite LinkSquares to elevate its Legal operations
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Fiona Garvey
CEO
She has more than twenty years of high-end business development and sales management experience within advertising and media companies. She has a proven track record and is credited with driving profitability in each of her positions by identifying, assessing, and developing business opportunities.
In 2012, Fiona joined Softonic as the Director of Business Development in Barcelona, Spain. Throughout her successful and storied near decade-long career, she implemented new optimization strategies and strategic partnerships, regularly exceeding revenue targets and overachieving on budgets. Her continual delivery of positive results saw her quickly rising through Softonic’s ranks. In February 2021, Fiona was made the Chief Executive Officer at Softonic, a clear indication of her continued dedication and devotion to the success of Softonic.
David Villanueva
VP of Engineering
He is an accomplished engineer with extensive experience developing and growing technology companies. Coming from a computer engineering background, Villanueva began his career as a freelance developer and founded two e-commerce companies. Before joining Softonic, he was the CTO of the Spanish subsidiary of Rakuten, the e-commerce giant and Japan’s leading online store, where he led a team of 90 engineers.
Here, his focus was on implementing methodology processes and supervising the technical strategy. In mid 2022, David joined Softonic as the Vice president of technology and engineering in Barcelona, Spain. Villanueva’s goals include leading our strategy for all of our technology products, while also focusing on business intelligence and data engineering.
Enrique Collado
VP of Growth & Marketing
He is a marketing expert with extensive experience in the development and successful growth of online marketplaces. He has worked for brands such as Habitissimo, Adevinta, and Yapo.cl, developing and managing online and offline marketing strategies and campaigns while handling budgets and product development.
Additionally, Enrique’s experience includes involvement in and the successful execution of brand-building strategies and accelerated market growth initiatives. In early 2022, Enrique joined Softonic as the VP of Marketing in Madrid, Spain, bringing a decade of extensive and unique international marketing, sales, and strategic experience to his position.
Paula Silva
Revenue Director
With over 10 years of experience in sales and marketing, Mrs. Silva has a proven record of success in streamlining business strategies that result in revenue growth. After graduating with honours with a BA in Statistics and a MsC in Economics, she started her career in a small logistics company, where she quickly proved herself as a top performer and earned several promotions in a short period.
In 2015, Paula joined Softonic with a mission to optimize the company's business processes. Her keen eye for detail, strong work ethic, and ability to lead and motivate teams make her a valuable asset to the company.
Farouk Merzougui
VP of Finance and Legal
Mr. Merzougui is a highly accomplished professional with over 20 years of extensive international experience in leading Accounting, Finance Planning & Analysis, Treasury, Taxation, Legal and M&A operations.
A qualified Accountant, he earned a master’s degree in finance from Paris-Sud University. With a proven track record of success working in several leading companies in FMCG, publishing services, life sciences, and luxury consumers goods industries in Europe and Asia, he brings solid change management and business transformation know-how.
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