Yves Depallens

Business Development | Commercial Leadership | Strategic Marketing

Over 30 years of experience in Switzerland and internationally, driving market development, business growth and high-performing teams.

A career at the intersection of innovation, technology and sport, guided by one conviction: sustainable success is built on a clear vision, strong partnerships and the ability to bring talented people together.

A Career Shaped by Innovation, Sport and International Experience

Historic image of Dartfish SimulCam technology showing two skiers superimposed on the same course to compare their performances. An iconic Swiss innovation that contributed to Dartfish's international recognition.

A Career Shaped by Innovation, Sport and International Experience

For nearly 19 years at Dartfish, I contributed to the international expansion of sports video analysis technologies, from developing new markets to leading sales and marketing operations across Europe.

This experience, complemented by leadership responsibilities across different industries and extensive involvement in sports organisations and community initiatives, has shaped my approach to business: understanding challenges, building partnerships, bringing teams together and turning ideas into tangible results.

Areas of Expertise

Over three decades of experience in business development, commercial leadership and strategic marketing, across technology-driven, industrial and international business environments.

International business development: professional partners meeting to explore market opportunities and strategic cooperation.

Business Development

Developing new markets, building strategic partnerships and identifying growth opportunities in Switzerland and internationally.

Commercial leadership: presenting international business strategies and performance indicators to a team.

Commercial Leadership

Leading commercial operations, managing multicultural teams and implementing growth and performance strategies across European markets.

Strategic marketing: analysing market opportunities, growth indicators and product and service positioning.

Strategic Marketing

Analysing markets, positioning products and services, developing compelling value propositions and leading commercial transformation projects.

Selected Achievements

Dartfish — International Business Development

Nearly 19 years dedicated to international market development, leading commercial teams and deploying innovative sports video analysis technologies, progressing to European sales and marketing leadership responsibilities.

Montreux Acrobaties — Event Creation

As co-founder of an event bringing together around 40 acrobatic disciplines, I helped build and coordinate an organising committee of 30 members and approximately 300 volunteers for its inaugural edition in 2017.

Montreux — Civic Engagement

More than a decade of public service on the Montreux Communal Council, complemented by leadership roles in community organisations and the founding of the civic movement Tellement Montreux in 2026.

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