Hi, I'm Roberto Cazzetta, a dynamic, results-driven marketing leader with 25+ years of international experience in marketing, PR, and business development. I specialize in crafting and executing high-impact strategies that accelerate growth, elevate brand visibility, and position companies as market leaders. I'm renowned for launching major data center initiatives across Europe and for bridging marketing and sales to drive measurable revenue. Fluent in German, Italian, English, and French with working knowledge of Spanish, I thrive in cross-cultural environments from Switzerland to Italy. I adapt quickly to new market contexts, transform complex business challenges into strategic opportunities, and enjoy building partnerships and thought leadership. Available for permanent or contract roles starting November 1, 2025.…

Roberto Cazzetta

Hi, I'm Roberto Cazzetta, a dynamic, results-driven marketing leader with 25+ years of international experience in marketing, PR, and business development. I specialize in crafting and executing high-impact strategies that accelerate growth, elevate brand visibility, and position companies as market leaders. I'm renowned for launching major data center initiatives across Europe and for bridging marketing and sales to drive measurable revenue. Fluent in German, Italian, English, and French with working knowledge of Spanish, I thrive in cross-cultural environments from Switzerland to Italy. I adapt quickly to new market contexts, transform complex business challenges into strategic opportunities, and enjoy building partnerships and thought leadership. Available for permanent or contract roles starting November 1, 2025.…

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Hi, I’m Roberto Cazzetta, a dynamic, results-driven marketing leader with 25+ years of international experience in marketing, PR, and business development. I specialize in crafting and executing high-impact strategies that accelerate growth, elevate brand visibility, and position companies as market leaders. I’m renowned for launching major data center initiatives across Europe and for bridging marketing and sales to drive measurable revenue.

Fluent in German, Italian, English, and French with working knowledge of Spanish, I thrive in cross-cultural environments from Switzerland to Italy. I adapt quickly to new market contexts, transform complex business challenges into strategic opportunities, and enjoy building partnerships and thought leadership. Available for permanent or contract roles starting November 1, 2025.

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Language

German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing Director Switzerland, Austria, and Italy at Equinix
December 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Directed marketing strategy, budget, and PR for the Switzerland, Austria, and Italy markets; acted as spokesperson; partnered with the EMEA Marketing team in London & Amsterdam; launched Swiss plan in 2013; managed PR agencies; created the "Secure Heart of Europe" messaging framework; hosted biannual CxO-level Executive Roundtables; led the virtual Milan ML5 data center launch during COVID.
Marketing Director Switzerland, Austria, and Italy at Equinix
December 31, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Directed marketing strategy, budget, and PR for Equinix across Switzerland, Austria, and Italy; acted as spokesperson; collaborated with the EMEA Marketing team in London and Amsterdam; engaged with local executives and government officials to boost market visibility. Key achievements include launching Equinix’s first Swiss marketing plan in 2013, increasing media presence through tailored PR, creating the 'Secure Heart of Europe' messaging framework, hosting biannual CXO-level Executive Roundtables, and leading the virtual Milan ML5 data center launch during COVID with 500+ attendees and participation from government and industry leaders.
Marketing Director Switzerland, Austria, and Italy at Equinix
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Directed marketing strategy, budgets, and PR; acted as spokesperson; member of the Country Management Team; collaborated with the EMEA Marketing team in London and Amsterdam. Launched Switzerland’s first marketing plan in 2013; created the 'Secure Heart of Europe' messaging framework; hosted biannual executive roundtables; led the virtual Milan ML5 data center launch during COVID, engaging top government and industry leaders.
Marketing Director at Equinix
December 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Directed marketing strategy, budget, and PR; acted as spokesperson; member of the Country Management Team; collaborated with EMEA Marketing teams in London & Amsterdam to drive market growth and visibility.
Senior Marketing Manager ALPS (Switzerland & Austria) at VMware
November 30, 2012 - October 2, 2025
Managed channel and field marketing, budgets, and strategy; worked with Sales and Central Europe Marketing teams; organized VMware Forums (Zurich 2010-2012; Vienna 2012); allocated co-marketing budgets; supported local campaigns.
Senior Marketing Manager Alps (Switzerland & Austria) at VMware
November 30, 2012 - October 2, 2025
Managed channel and field marketing budgets and strategy; collaborated with Sales and Central Europe Marketing teams in Munich and London; organized VMware Forums in Zurich (2010–2012) and Vienna (2012) attracting 400–500 participants and 30 partners; monitored co-marketing budgets with OEMs, alliances, and reseller partners; supported local campaigns and initiatives.
Senior Marketing Manager ALPS (Switzerland & Austria) at VMware
November 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025
Managed channel and field marketing, budgets, and strategy; supported local campaigns; collaborated with Sales and Central Europe Marketing; organized VMware Forums in Zurich (2010–2012) and Vienna (2012); allocated co-marketing budgets for OEMs and resellers.
Senior Marketing Manager ALPS (Switzerland & Austria) at VMware
November 1, 2012 - October 2, 2025
Managed channel and field marketing, budgets, and strategy; partnered with Sales and Central Europe Marketing teams to drive demand generation and partner engagement.
Business Partner Manager (DACH & Northern Europe) at Sun Microsystems Switzerland
November 30, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Managed partner ecosystem in DACH & Northern Europe; developed co-marketing strategies; drove demand and partner collaboration.
Business Partner Manager (DACH & Northern Europe) at Sun Microsystems Switzerland
November 30, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Developed and managed partner programs for the DACH region and Northern Europe; built and nurtured channel partnerships to drive revenue and market presence; collaborated with sales and product teams to scale go-to-market initiatives.
Business Partner Manager (DACH & Northern Europe) at Sun Microsystems
November 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Managed partner channel with OEMs, alliances, and reseller partners; budget oversight; drove co-marketing and go-to-market collaborations across DACH & Northern Europe.
Country Manager at Sun Learning Services Switzerland
November 1, 2009 - October 2, 2025
Oversaw Sun Learning Services Switzerland operations, aligning with regional Sun teams to manage revenue and partner programs.
Country Manager Sun Learning Services Switzerland at Sun Microsystems Switzerland
September 30, 2008 - October 2, 2025
Led Sun Learning Services in Switzerland; managed training-related services and partnerships; strengthened market presence.
Country Manager Sun Learning Services Switzerland at Sun Microsystems Switzerland
September 30, 2008 - October 2, 2025
Led Sun Learning Services in Switzerland, focusing on servers, networking, Java, and Solaris OS; built training programs and customer enablement; cultivated relationships with partners and clients to grow services and education initiatives.
Country Manager at Sun Learning Services Switzerland (Sun Microsystems)
September 1, 2008 - October 2, 2025
Led learning services for Switzerland, driving regional growth and program delivery.
Country Manager (DACH & Northern Europe) at Sun Microsystems Switzerland
September 1, 2008 - October 2, 2025
Led regional business development and partner strategy for DACH & Northern Europe, coordinating with local teams to drive growth and enable go-to-market execution.

Education

Translator Diploma at School of Interpreters St.Gallen
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Diploma in Business Administration at Kantonsschule Frauenfeld
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Translator Diploma at School of Interpreters St.Gallen
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Diploma in Business Administration at Kantonsschule Frauenfeld
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Translator Diploma at School of Interpreters St.Gallen
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Diploma in Business Administration at Kantonsschule Frauenfeld
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Translator Diploma at School of Interpreters St.Gallen
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Diploma in Business Administration at Kantonsschule Frauenfeld
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Qualifications

Hoskyns Foundation in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
New Sun Manager – Managing for Success
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Krauthammer International Management Training
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
SVEB Modul 1, Delivering Adult Learning Sessions
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Forrester Master Demand und Account Based Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Hoskyns Foundation in Project Management (Hoskyns, Cap Gemini Sogeti)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
New Sun Manager – Managing for Success (Sun University)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Krauthammer International Management Training (Lotus/IBM University)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey (Lotus/IBM University)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
SVEB Modul 1, Delivering Adult Learning Sessions (KV Zurich Business School)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Forrester Master Demand und Account Based Marketing (certified, Forrester)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Hoskyns Foundation in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
New Sun Manager – Managing for Success
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Krauthammer International Management Training
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
SVEB Modul 1, Delivering Adult Learning Sessions
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Forrester Master Demand und Account Based Marketing (certified)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Hoskyns Foundation in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
New Sun Manager – Managing for Success
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Krauthammer International Management Training
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
SVEB Modul 1, Delivering Adult Learning Sessions
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Forrester Master Demand und Account Based Marketing
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other, Computers & Electronics