Jannis Valaulta
About Jannis Valaulta
Jannis Valaulta is a Senior Business Development Manager and Project Lead at Spoud, with extensive experience in marketing and communications. He serves on the board of CH Open and is actively involved in promoting digital sustainability and data-driven business practices in Switzerland.
Current Role at Spoud
Jannis Valaulta serves as the Senior Business Development Manager, Project Lead, and Partner at Spoud since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business development strategies and overseeing project management initiatives. His contributions are integral to the company's growth and operational success. Valaulta also holds the position of Business Development Manager and IT Project Lead at Spoud, which he has been in since 2021. His dual roles highlight his expertise in both business development and project management within the organization.
Previous Experience at Adfinis
Valaulta worked at Adfinis from 2018 to 2021, where he held multiple roles including Senior Marketing and Communications Manager and Team Lead for the DACH and BENELUX regions. His tenure included a position as a Marketing and Communication Specialist for seven months in 2018. During his time at Adfinis, he developed marketing strategies and led communication efforts, contributing to the company's visibility and market presence.
Education and Academic Background
Valaulta completed his secondary education at Kantonsschule Sargans, focusing on Economics from 2007 to 2012. He then pursued higher education at Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Media and Communication from 2013 to 2016. Following this, he obtained a Master of Arts in Communication Studies and Media Research from 2016 to 2018. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in business development and communications.
Involvement with CH Open and DINAconCH
Valaulta has been a member of the board at CH Open since 2019, where he plays a leadership role in promoting open source and open standards in Switzerland. He is also part of the organization committee for DINAconCH, a conference dedicated to digital sustainability, which he has been involved with since 2018. His roles in these organizations reflect his commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in the digital landscape.
Early Career and Internships
Valaulta began his professional career as a Sales and Marketing Intern at Hogrefe in 2016, where he gained initial experience in marketing and sales. He also worked at Bundesamt für Kommunikation BAKOM as a Fachsekretariat for the Eidgenössische Medienkommission (EMEK) from 2016 to 2017. These early roles provided him with valuable insights into the communication and media sectors.