Jason Baumann
After several years working as an independent designer in Zurich, Jason founded Popeye Ltd, out of a desire to serve clients in a more multidisciplinary and holistic way. Throughout his kaleidoscopic career, three things have remained constant: his thorough adaptability, his unrelenting commitment to high-quality output and his ability to deal with clients, peers and employees with warmth and respect.
He grew up in Zurich and has also lived in New York City and Rio de Janeiro. Jason holds a BFA in Visual Communication from the Zurich University of the Arts and an Executive MBA from Baruch College, City University of New York. He is fluent in German, English, Spanish and Portuguese, and has advanced proficiency in French. He currently splits his time between Zurich, New York and Rio de Janeiro, co-managing Insight Architecture with the Swiss and German architects Barbara Iseli and Uli Rentschler.
Billy Aldea-Martinez
Billy has over 25 years working in digital media across the globe. He has worked with the world’s leading Media brands to launch new digital ventures, from Australia, USA, Latin America and Europe. His expertise are centred in market entry analysis, and business modeling as well as developing a sound commercial offering to clients. He holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and several post graduate studies from Harvard and Stanford University.
Roland Ott
Roland Ott is an expert, executive and consultant in international brand management with a strong focus on the luxury and global watch industry. He was part of the successful growth teams at the Richemont Maisons IWC Schaffhausen and Roger Dubuis and the relaunch of Carl F. Bucherer in brand, marketing & communications management. He is an Alumni of the University of St. Gallen and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Advisors
Nicholas Spitzman
Nicholas Spitzman is an Internet executive with experience at companies such as Regus, HomeAway and The Boston Consulting Group. He has deep sector expertise in online marketplaces, real estate and travel. Nick is a certified professional coach and enjoys travel, fitness and literature. Nicholas holds a bachelor's degree from Yale University and a MBA from Wharton.