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Lead, Forum Innovator Team

WEFGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:ProfessionalEst. deadline:~ 30 Aug 2026Job ID:R4244Posted on:31 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads how the Forum engages high-potential innovators through flagship events and thematic Centres. The role designs innovator programming, develops external event strategy, identifies and onboards companies, embeds them in initiatives and turns engagement data into a stronger community experience.

Department: Forum Innovator Team

Languages

Required: English

Minimum Experience

7 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver Forum events dedicated to innovator communities
  • Shape innovator programming within major Forum meetings and industry events
  • Map external innovation events and develop a strategy for community participation
  • Lead innovator development across several Forum thematic Centres
  • Identify and onboard innovators aligned with Centre priorities
  • Embed innovators in initiatives, working groups and flagship activities
  • Track engagement metrics and improve the innovator experience
  • Mentor junior colleagues and coordinate cross-functional workstreams

Requirements

Not available

Skills

Event StrategyEvent ManagementInnovation EcosystemsStakeholder EngagementCommunity DevelopmentProgramme DesignPartner OnboardingCross-Functional LeadershipEngagement AnalyticsTeam Mentoring

Additional info

  • No fixed closing date is published; the deadline is an estimated refresh window
  • Reports to the Head of the Forum Innovator Team