Mode Global Holdings PLC announced the appointment of Dr Jose Sanchez Loureda as Chief Technology Officer. An experienced leader in technology, data analytics and digital transformation, Dr Sanchez Loureda joins the firm following his tenure at The Crown Estate. He will be responsible for helping Mode enhance its tech offering, notably driving product innovation, and understanding customer and merchant needs via data-driven insights.

Dr Sanchez Loureda's experience includes senior leadership roles across industries spanning media, travel, telco and energy, following his earlier academic career in theoretical physics. He brings a successful track record in scaling teams and delivering award-winning software products and services, with a particular focus on customer experience using cloud, emerging technologies, a coherent data strategy and intelligent use of advanced analytics. He holds several patents and is experienced in developing intellectual property portfolios within a corporate environment.