Laure Darbellay
About Laure Darbellay
Laure Darbellay is a Global Event Manager with extensive experience in event planning and management across various industries. She has held significant roles at companies such as Sophia Genetics, Incyte, and Ariad Pharmaceuticals, and has developed strategies to enhance global event processes and communication.
Work at SOPHiA GENETICS
Laure Darbellay has served as the Global Event Manager at SOPHiA GENETICS since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating with the Scientific Communication team to ensure that key messages are effectively delivered at events. She has developed and implemented new event processes and structures to enhance global event planning and strategy. Additionally, she works closely with the sales operations team to optimize lead flow, database use, and growth metrics, ensuring that events comply with corporate and government policies.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to her current position, Laure Darbellay held various roles in event management across multiple organizations. She worked at Incyte as Senior Manager for Event and Purchasing Europe from 2017 to 2019, and as Event, Facilities and Purchasing Manager, Europe from 2016 to 2017. At Ariad Pharmaceuticals, she served as Event and Office Operations Manager Europe from 2014 to 2016 and as Office Operation Manager Europe from 2012 to 2014. Her experience also includes a five-year tenure as Associate Director and Administrator at Caprices Festival from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Laure Darbellay studied Business Administration and Management at Centre De Formation Professionelle Sion from 1993 to 1996. Her educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective event management and strategic planning. She has developed a global communication plan for both internal and external events, demonstrating her expertise in aligning event strategies with organizational goals.
Career Development at Philip Morris International
Laure Darbellay began her career at Philip Morris International, where she held two positions from 2004 to 2007. She served as Planning and Business Development CE and WWDF Assistant for one year, followed by two years as Brand Support Executive. These roles provided her with foundational experience in business development and brand management, contributing to her overall career trajectory in event management.
Early Career at Aisa Sa
Laure Darbellay's early career includes a three-year position at Aisa Sa as Marketing, Sales and Direction Assistant from 2000 to 2003. This role in Vouvry, Valais, Switzerland, allowed her to gain initial experience in marketing and sales, which has been beneficial in her subsequent roles in event management and coordination.