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Fractional leadership

Fractional Leadership at
Altitude

Where seasoned industry expertise meets the precision of Swiss Alpine mastery.

AT ALTITUDE

Swiss Professionals Altitude

Our Fractional Leadership team has scaled the peaks of Switzerland's leading enterprises, founded successful Startups, and provided critical support to the SME ecosystem - We are well equipped to guide your organisation through the most challenging terrain.

Executive
Expeditions

Like conquering the Matterhorn, achieving transformational business success requires the right guide, proven experience, and unwavering determination.

1.

Summit strategy

Like conquering the Matterhorn, achieving transformational business success requires the right guide, proven experience, and unwavering determination.

→ Market Entry & Expansion Planning

→ Executive Interim Leadership Deployment

→ High-Stakes Negotiation Guidance

2.

Transformation Base Camp

Digital transformation and organizational change management with the precision of a Swiss timepiece and the endurance of an Alpine expedition.

→ Strategic Workshops

→ AI + Digital Transformation Strategy

→ M&A Integration Roadmapping

3.

Crisis Ascent

When storms threaten your summit, our interim executives step in with the expertise to weather any crisis and guide your team safely through treacherous terrain

→ Crisis Management & Business Continuity

→ Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround Leadership

→ Communication & Reputation Management

4.

Leadership Ropes

Board advisory services and executive succession planning that ensures your leadership team is equipped for the challenges that lie ahead.

→  Board Advisory & Governance Excellence

→ Executive Succession Planning

→ Leadership Development & Mentorship Programs

5.

Peak Performance

Interim C-suite executives who step in at critical moments, providing the steady leadership needed to reach new operational heights.

→ Operational Efficiency Reviews

→ KPI & Performance Coaching

→ Interim C-Suite Performance Leadership

6.

Executive Peak

Premium coaching and development programs designed to elevate your leadership team’s capabilities and prepare them for the executive summits.

→ Executive Coaching & Development Programs

→ Leadership Team Alignment Sessions

→ Succession readiness programs

How we operate

Our innovative operating model ensures Swiss quality, operational excellence, and cost competitiveness, supported by strategic partnerships and a robust international delivery network.

  • Board Advisory & Governance

  • M&A Integration & Strategy

  • CEO & C-Suite Interim Leadership

  • Executive Succession Planning

  • Performance Optimization

  • Industry Expertise

    10+ Years C-Level Experience in Operational and Strategic Roles

  • Multi-discipline

    We are a team of industry experts across multiple functional domains

  • Problem
    Solving

    Our objective is to identify your main pain points and propose robust solutions

  • Competitive Pricing

    Daily rates & fixed price

Your Alpine Guides

Meet the executives who have successfully navigated the peaks of Swiss industry
leadership and are ready to guide your ascent.

David Newsam

Founder | Transformation Strategist

David is the Founder of Swiss Professionals and is a senior transformation leader with over 25 years of international experience driving cross-functional change, digital transformation, and enterprise-level program delivery.

PROFILE

Philippe Schmid

Supply Chain & Transformation Leader | Digital Operations | Strategy | M&A Integration | Resilience Expert

Philippe is a global supply chain and business transformation expert with over 25 years of leadership experience in the FMCG industry. He has driven major programs across Europe, North America, and emerging markets, combining operational excellence with cutting-edge digital strategy.

PROFILE

Daniele Regorda

Business Angel | Organizational Effectiveness | Leadership Development | Executive Compensation

Daniele is an active business angel for an EPFL startup. He is a senior human resources leader with over 30 years of international experience in global corporations, including Dow Chemical and Philip Morris International. He has successfully led people and organizational strategies across the pharmaceutical, chemical, and FMCG sectors.

PROFILE

Diego Ebiner

Digital Procurement | S2P Strategy | Cost & Process Optimization

Diego is a global procurement leader with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale transformation programs across the telecom, energy, and FMCG sectors. He has led procurement innovation at top companies including Nokia, BP, and Nestlé — designing global Source-to-Pay (S2P) strategies and deploying procurement operations at scale.

PROFILE

Norbert Pinske

Global IT Transformation Leader | CIO Advisor | Digital Strategist | Enterprise Modernization

Norbert is a highly accomplished senior IT executive with over three decades of experience in global IT strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise leadership — primarily within the Nestlé Group. His career spans local, regional, and global leadership roles, culminating as VP and Global Head of IT Solutions at Nestlé SA.

PROFILE

Emmanuel Dimont

Quantitative Strategy Specialist | AI & Machine Learning | Data-Driven Trading | Investment Pipeline Engineering

Emmanuel is a quantitative investment strategist with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing end-to-end systems for financial markets. His work spans the full spectrum — from data engineering and predictive modelling to automation and live trading execution.

PROFILE

Tom Koufakis

Software Engineering Leader | Cloud Architect | Digital Transformation | AI/ML Innovator

Tom is a strategic software engineering leader with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation across North America, LATAM, and Asia. He brings deep technical and organizational expertise in delivering scalable, cloud-native platforms and leading high-impact engineering teams across global markets.

PROFILE

Iryna Chubur

Marketing & Brand Strategist | Fractional CMO

Iryna is a marketing strategist with nearly 20 years of international experience helping B2B tech and service companies — from early-stage startups to global enterprises — build marketing engines that deliver results.

PROFILE

David Newsam

Founder | Transformation Strategist

David is the Founder of Swiss Professionals and is a senior transformation leader with over 25 years of international experience driving cross-functional change, digital transformation, and enterprise-level program delivery.

David has led complex global initiatives in Marketing, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Procurement, and Information Technology.

With deep expertise in digital transformation, program and project management, and change management, David helps organizations align innovation with strategy. From Data Center Migrations to SAP ERP rollouts to AI-powered supply chain systems, he delivers scalable, measurable outcomes for both corporates and startups.Now through Swiss Professionals, David brings this enterprise-grade rigor to SMEs — enabling them to transform business services into value-driven, future-ready functions.

Core strengths

  • Global program & project management best practices (PMP/MSP)
  • Cross-functional change management
  • Business and Digital transformation leadership
  • Academic-industry innovation alignment

Philippe Schmid

Supply Chain & Transformation Leader | Digital Operations | Strategy | M&A Integration | Resilience Expert

Philippe is a global supply chain and business transformation expert with over 25 years of leadership experience in the FMCG industry. He has driven major programs across Europe, North America, and emerging markets, combining operational excellence with cutting-edge digital strategy.

From end-to-end supply chain optimization to large-scale digital and M&A integration, Philippe has delivered quantifiable results — managing portfolios over 150M CHF, generating over 30M USD in cost savings, and consistently delivering projects on time with global user adoption.Currently pursuing an MAS in Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains at EPFL, Philippe brings both hands-on operational insight and forward-looking sustainability leadership to every initiative.

Core strengths

  • Supply chain strategy & ERP integration
  • Business transformation & digital ROI
  • M&A post-merger integration
  • Resilience & continuity planning
  • Organizational change & team development

Daniele Regorda

Business Angel | Organizational Effectiveness | Leadership Development | Executive Compensation

Daniele is an active business angel for an EPFL startup. He is a senior human resources leader with over 30 years of international experience in global corporations, including Dow Chemical and Philip Morris International. He has successfully led people and organizational strategies across the pharmaceutical, chemical, and FMCG sectors.

Throughout his career, Daniele has helped organizations enhance their competitive edge by aligning talent, leadership, and culture with business goals — resulting in measurable impact on performance, loyalty, and stakeholder value. His strategic focus blends deep operational insight with a people-first mindset, grounded in respect, trust, and the power of listening.He is also an experienced coach and mentor, committed to developing future leaders and supporting growth at every level of the organization.

Core strengths

  • Organizational effectiveness & design
  • Leadership & talent development
  • Executive compensation strategy
  • HR transformation & change management
  • Culture & engagement

Diego Ebiner

Digital Procurement | S2P Strategy | Cost & Process Optimization

Diego is a global procurement leader with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale transformation programs across the telecom, energy, and FMCG sectors. He has led procurement innovation at top companies including Nokia, BP, and Nestlé — designing global Source-to-Pay (S2P) strategies and deploying procurement operations at scale.

His expertise lies in turning procurement into a value-generating function through digital transformation, operational excellence, and cost optimization. Diego is known for building Centers of Excellence and designing operating models that improve both strategic and transactional performance.He is passionate about creating procurement ecosystems that are structurally sound, strategically aligned, and operationally resilient.

Core strengths

  • Global S2P transformation
  • Procurement operating model design
  • Digital procurement strategy
  • Cost & process optimization
  • Center of Excellence (CoE) leadership

Norbert Pinske

Global IT Transformation Leader | CIO Advisor | Digital Strategist | Enterprise Modernization

Norbert is a highly accomplished senior IT executive with over three decades of experience in global IT strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise leadership — primarily within the Nestlé Group. His career spans local, regional, and global leadership roles, culminating as VP and Global Head of IT Solutions at Nestlé SA.

He has led some of Nestlé’s most ambitious and business-critical programs, including the GLOBE initiative, hybrid cloud deployments, the global IT Shared Services, and Workforce 360 — a user-centric transformation program redefining the workplace experience. Norbert is known for designing and executing large-scale, complex technology transformations that drive efficiency, user engagement, and long-term value creation.

Core strengths

  • Global IT strategy & transformation
  • Enterprise platforms (SAP, hybrid cloud)
  • Shared services & infrastructure operations
  • CIO advisory & digital modernization
  • Talent leadership & partner ecosystems

Emmanuel Dimont

Quantitative Strategy Specialist | AI & Machine Learning | Data-Driven Trading | Investment Pipeline Engineering

Emmanuel is a quantitative investment strategist with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing end-to-end systems for financial markets. His work spans the full spectrum — from data engineering and predictive modelling to automation and live trading execution.

With a PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard University, he brings deep academic rigor to practical financial solutions. His expertise in AI, machine learning, and data science enables the development of adaptive, high-performance systems that support global investment and risk strategies.Emmanuel’s approach is rooted in precision, scalability, and innovation — helping institutions gain a competitive edge in today’s complex market landscape.

Core strengths

  • Quantitative strategy & trading systems
  • Predictive modeling & data science
  • Machine learning & AI applications
  • End-to-end investment infrastructure
  • Risk management & automation

Tom Koufakis

Software Engineering Leader | Cloud Architect | Digital Transformation | AI/ML Innovator

Tom is a strategic software engineering leader with over 25 years of experience driving digital transformation across North America, LATAM, and Asia. He brings deep technical and organizational expertise in delivering scalable, cloud-native platforms and leading high-impact engineering teams across global markets.

With a strong background in cloud architecture, AI/ML integration, and high-transaction systems (serving up to 500 million requests daily), Tom has consistently delivered enterprise-scale solutions that solve real-world business problems. He is experienced in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, cloud modernization projects, and global agile teams.Tom’s leadership combines engineering excellence with business acumen — aligning technology strategy with long-term growth goals.

Core strengths

  • Cloud-native architecture (AWS & Azure)
  • Scalable systems & high-transaction platforms
  • AI/ML-enabled data pipelines
  • Agile team leadership & distributed team management
  • Enterprise software architecture & modernization

Iryna Chubur

Marketing & Brand Strategist | Fractional CMO

Iryna is a marketing strategist with nearly 20 years of international experience helping B2B tech and service companies — from early-stage startups to global enterprises — build marketing engines that deliver results.

She develops strategic marketing functions that combine clear positioning with go-to-market precision, brand storytelling, and data-driven customer experience design. Drawing from both consulting and in-house leadership roles, she bridges strategy with hands-on execution.Currently leading the strategy practice at an agency, she supports clients across fintech, AI, manufacturing, and beyond — guiding them from brand definition to growth-focused execution. She also acts as a Fractional CMO and Advisor, offering senior-level insight and full-cycle marketing delivery.

Core strengths

  • Brand positioning & narrative
  • Marketing strategy & GTM planning
  • CX & employee experience
  • Digital & content marketing
  • Sales enablement & service marketing
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  • Competitive daily and fixed price RATES

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