Manu Orssaud
Chief Marketing Officer
Duolingo
Manu Orssaud is the Chief Marketing Officer at Duolingo, which means he’s the creative force behind the brand that brought you a slightly unhinged green owl—and made learning languages feel more like a game than a chore. Since joining in 2020, Manu’s been on a mission to grow Duolingo’s global presence and turn our quirky vibes into real-deal user growth.
Before Duolingo, Manu helped Spotify make history (and memes) as the brains behind Wrapped, the annual campaign that made you question your taste in music. He also spent nearly a decade at Sony PlayStation, where he leveled up the digital marketing game across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In short: Manu knows what it takes to build bold, beloved brands that people don’t just use—they talk about.
Before Duolingo, Manu helped Spotify make history (and memes) as the brains behind Wrapped, the annual campaign that made you question your taste in music. He also spent nearly a decade at Sony PlayStation, where he leveled up the digital marketing game across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In short: Manu knows what it takes to build bold, beloved brands that people don’t just use—they talk about.