Franco Segarra is the Head of Data/Analytics, Ticketing and Fan Experience at Valencia CF, one of Spain's most successful and oldest football clubs. He is responsible for all data insights of the club while also managing tickets/pricing, fan experience, and customer support departments from a data-driven angle. Franco has contributed significantly to the club’s ambitious digital transformation project and at the same time extended help in steering several strategic business decisions.  A former bank manager and Chief Technology Officer, Franco has over 12 years of professional experience in different sectors, but with a continued focus on applying technology and performing digital transformations in various businesses.


On this week's episode, we unpack the data-led digital transformation of Valencia CF including: updating data processes vs. data culture within the club; the process of going cashless in their 97-year-old stadium; the role of the club's website as the external face of the digital transformation and why it was honoured by the prestigious Webby Awards; the latest innovations in fan experience, ticketing and business intelligence on the horizon.


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