Change at the top of Glovo Italy: the company announced the appointment of Rafael Narvaez as General Manager starting in September 2025. This appointment marks a strategic move aimed at consolidating the group's leadership in multi-category delivery in a key market for the group.
Narvaez takes over from Joaquin Vazquez, General Manager from 2023, who will take on the role of Regional General Manager Italy & South East Europe (ITSEE), within a new international organization that brings together eight high-potential markets.
The new GM brings extensive internal experience. Having joined Glovo in 2021 as Associate Director of Expansion Italy, he contributed to the expansion into over 800 cities, increasing national coverage from 28% to 68%. He subsequently led the growth of Central and Southern Italy and, since 2024, has held the role of Commercial Director.
"Glovo Italia represents fertile ground for innovation and growth"A market that demands we always push ourselves further, and this is precisely the challenge that excites me the most," said Rafael Narvaez. "We want to consolidate our leadership by strengthening partnerships and offering an increasingly efficient and cutting-edge service."
Vázquez also underlined the value of this passage: “Italy was an extraordinary testing ground And the work done allows us to tackle a new international challenge today, creating synergies with the Southeastern European markets. With this reorganization, we want to accelerate growth and share best practices.”
The new Region ITSEE will be led by Vázquez with the support of Chiara Guglielmetti, appointed Regional Director ITSEE, and Alberto Dolcetta, Regional Director ITSEE Quick Commerce & Brands. Both will retain strategic responsibilities for Italy, ensuring continuity and an integrated vision.
Glovo thus reaffirms its commitment to enhance internal talents and in building a governance capable of anticipating delivery trends, with the aim of strengthening its position in Europe and beyond.
