Emanuele Spalvieri and Joachim Serventon-Heymans - C-level Hackathons: Impact Delivered Passionately Beyond Advice
International
industry leaders Emanuele and Joachim unveil their innovative approach to
hackathons that goes beyond advice to deliver real, measurable impact.
With decades of global experience and a shared
passion for transforming complex challenges into sustainable solutions, they
are committed to leveraging integrative, senior, and diverse expertise to drive
economic performance, and to contribute to a
positive ESG impact in
our Canton with a particular focus on the social pillar, helping to transform both businesses and communities.
Emanuele is a purpose-driven leader with 25 years of experience delivering
sustainable growth in a unique mix of regulated environments and
highly-competitive global organizations like Procter & Gamble, Galderma,
Medela, and Weleda. With an holistic business perspective from progressive
roles in Europe, the USA, and Africa, his career has been marked by a
commitment to driving positive social and environmental impact.
A believer in business as a force for good, Emanuele has led
transformative initiatives in consumer goods and health, blending technology
and customer-centric innovation with ethical practices. At Weleda and Medela,
he championed solutions that improved human health and the environment while
maintaining high standards of excellence, and profitability.
Known for his integrative leadership, Emanuele empowers teams to embrace
long-term, purpose-driven strategies. His ability to inspire collaboration and
foster cultures of integrity has resulted in nearly 10 instances of
double-digit growth in past 20 years while encouraging others to view business
as a vehicle for change.
At the heart of Emanuele's work is a deep responsibility to people,
communities, and the planet. He continues to lead with passion, aiming to leave
a lasting legacy of sustainable impact.
Transforming
complex challenges into opportunities is Joachim’s passion. With a unique blend
of technical expertise, business acumen, a people-first leadership approach,
and a commitment to sustainable practices, Joachim has consistently guided
teams and leaders across industries—from BioPharma to Food—towards achieving
lasting results.
As a
servant leader and federator, Joachim supports leaders and teams in towards
positive change by:
• Implementing strategies such as best
practices,
• Enabling and achieving cross-functional
transformations,
• Developing people and talent.
His
leadership has successfully influenced at all levels over 50 key
decision-makers, aligning global business operations across 9 countries, 11
plants, 12,000 products, and 400 users. Creating cross-functional processes and
governance frameworks that enhance performance and strengthen business
resilience.
Known
for his ability to unify teams and empower talent, Joachim is committed to
helping organizations navigate change while building collaborating and
motivated teams. Whether developing talent or achieving sustainable supply
chain, Joachim believes that together, we can turn challenges into success.
