By DTVE Reporter

Video distribution technology outfit Agile Content has named Alfonso Zapata, a former ING Direct executive, as its new corporate director.

With experience in the digital banking sector, Zapata is joining Agile Content with the aim of driving its international growth strategy. The company said. He will support finance, human resources, and legal activities, with a focus on integrating M&A, process improvements and performance monitoring.

Agile Content said it hired Zapata for his financial and legal knowledge and expertise in the development of companies in the European digital ecosystem. He worked at ING for more than 20 years, occupying different executive positions including CEO and CFO of Spain, France, and Italy. He played an integral role in the launch and international expansion of digital banking operation ING Direct.

CEO of Agile Content, Hernán Scapusio said: “With the incorporation of Alfonso Zapata, we have strengthened our executive team in order to integrate and unite our different business units, especially after the significant growth we have undergone recently and the acquisitions we have undertaken. Agile Content, which operates in a sector with notable potential, is prepared to face future challenges and maintain momentum by combining highly complementary organic and inorganic growth.”

Zapata said: “Agile Content is a fast-growing company with an international focus. It operates within a promising and innovative market segment (technology and media) and has a multidisciplinary team of great talent and specialism. Its strategy is clear, and I see the preparation and ambition to impact the sector, growing both organically and through acquisitions.”