The current model relies on a dual structure with a global layer and a local one. Corporate systems such as finance, control, HR, and asset maintenance are concentrated at the global level, while systems more closely tied to physical operations are maintained locally to preserve flexibility. According to Álvarez, this architecture allows the company to be viewed as a single entity, rather than as a series of small, local businesses.
The tech department itself currently has around 70 people, including global and local teams, and is supported on an ongoing basis by up to 150 external professionals. The focus isn’t on developing proprietary software in Spain, but rather on project management, and ensuring that tech partners meet quality and functionality requirements.
AI and data at the service of business
In recent years, Exolum has intensified its use of advanced technologies, especially AI, and already employs tools like Copilot in corporate environments and within SAP to improve team productivity. “The goal is to free up time so people can dedicate themselves to higher value-added tasks,” Álvarez says.
