Global Head of Brand Events

On Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

Zurich Director Brand Marketing

Leadership Brand Marketing role at On. Zurich.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set the worldwide direction for brand activations and help regional teams deliver consistently
Create immersive event concepts connected to campaigns and go-to-market priorities
Select tools, technologies, and partners that improve experiences and support global growth
Shape communications before, during, and after events while promoting activations across markets
Lead and develop a global team spanning strategy, management, operations, and communications

What you bring

Bring at least ten years leading global events and delivering impactful brand activations
Have at least seven years managing and developing strong, high-performing teams
Know how to deliver in-person, digital, and blended experiences across international markets
Add creative-agency experience, a solution-focused mindset, and knowledge of community-led sports marketing
Lead effectively in complex international organizations and communicate with an entrepreneurial, collaborative style

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior builder who takes ownership, introduces new approaches, and can grow a global events function. The role is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and involves leading a global team alongside regional event groups. You’ll work across a highly matrixed international organization.

From the employer

In short

As the fastest-growing global sportswear brand, reaching millions of runners worldwide, On is building an authentic community through direct fan interaction - across major sporting expos, run crews, cultural moments, brand events, and grassroots retail activations. We are looking for a Global Head of Brand Events to elevate our global event ecosystem, shaping the brand activation strategy, enabling tools and frameworks for scale, and developing innovative formats and partnerships across key markets. We are looking for someone with a strong entrepreneurial spirit who takes ownership, brings new ideas forward, and thrives in building and evolving a global function. The Brand Events team plays a critical role in bringing our community together and translating On’s mission into meaningful, memorable experiences around the world.

Your Mission

Set the global strategic vision for brand activations and events at On
Develop immersive event formats aligned with global campaigns and Go-To-Market initiatives
Identify and implement tools and technologies to elevate event experiences and enable scale
Source, negotiate, and manage partnerships with relevant organizations to drive event impact and success
Promote and amplify the full range of On’s brand activations across channels and markets
Define global event brand standards and ensure consistent execution across all touchpoints
Analyze event performance and data to drive continuous improvement and learning
Enable and support markets to execute events in line with global brand guidelines
Lead the development of communication frameworks across pre-, during-, and post-event moments
Grow and strengthen On’s global community and fan base through impactful activations
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global team of brand activation and event experts

Your story

10+ years of experience leading and delivering global events, with a proven track record of impactful brand activations
7+ years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Ideally, experience within a global sportswear, athletic, or performance brand, with a strong understanding of community-driven marketing
Experience working in a creative agency environment (in-house or external), with a strong creative and solution-oriented mindset
Deep expertise across physical, digital, and hybrid event formats at global scale
Strong leadership skills, with experience operating in highly matrixed, international organizations
Entrepreneurial, proactive, and driven to innovate, optimize, and build new approaches
Excellent communicator with an inspiring, collaborative, and positive leadership style

Your Team

Your team shapes and delivers On’s global brand events—from campaign launches and athlete moments to community activations and key brand experiences. They ensure every event reflects our brand, supports our strategic priorities, and creates meaningful connections with our community.

The team is structured across four core global streams: Event Strategy & Concept Development, Event Management, Event Operations, and Event Communications, and works in close partnership with our regional event teams to ensure strong and consistent execution worldwide.