Diego Ávalos
Vice President Originals - Spain Portugal and Nordics in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Diego Ávalos
Vice President Originals - Spain Portugal and Nordics in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Diego Ávalos currently holds the position of vice president originals — Spain, Portugal, and Nordics at Netflix. His dedication to bridging content and technology has been an inspiration to many.
Before joining Netflix over nine years ago, Diego Ávalos shaped Yahoo's business and content strategy for the Hispanic market in the U.S. and Latin America. He began his career at Deloitte and holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
At Netflix, Diego Ávalos has focused on diversity, quality, and innovation. He played a crucial role in launching the first original international Netflix series in 2015, Club of Crows, paving the way for successful shows like Money Heist, Through My Window, The Girl of the Snow, and I Am Georgina.
Diego Ávalos has left a significant impact on Spanish-language content, particularly through the Netflix production hub in Tres Cantos, near Madrid. He is involved in various organizations, including Building Baja's Future, Fundación FAD Juventud, CIMA, and DAMA, contributing to the growth of the audiovisual sector.
His story showcases a passion-fueled pursuit of innovation. Ávalos' relentless commitment to Spanish-language content has demonstrated the potential of localized creativity on a global scale, reshaping the entertainment industry in remarkable ways.