Dr. Valerio Stallone
Head of Marketing & Digital Department
Dr. Valerio Stallone has been heading the Marketing & Digital department at HWZ since May 2025, where he promotes future-oriented market expertise through new continuing education courses in marketing, communication, sales and digital, as well as through research initiatives. Prior to this, as Head of Study Program and lecturer at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, he was responsible for practice-oriented teaching and research programs in digital marketing and marketing technology, for which he acquired over one million Swiss francs in third-party funding. He deepened his research focus on blockchain technology and its impact on marketing decisions as part of his doctoral studies at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
Before his academic career, Dr. Stallone gained extensive professional experience in various management positions. As Head of Marketing & Communications at SELFNATION (RealLook AG), he was responsible for marketing strategies for the DACH region. At Ava AG, he rose from Digital Marketer to Marketing Director Europe and managed an international team. He began his career as an Account Manager at Webrepublic AG, where he made a significant contribution to the agency’s growth.
In addition, Dr. Stallone holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of Zurich. His well-founded education and long-standing experience enable him to link theoretical insights with real-world applications, thus creating sustainable added value for companies and students.