About us​

Our Mission

“We believe every human has untapped potential, and science is the key to unlocking it. The Human Performance Club exists to give people evidence-based tools that lead to exceptional performance. We draw from the extensive knowledge of our partners: leading health enterprises, Olympic experts, and world-class physicians to bring the best of theory and practice together. When purpose meets passion, extraordinary results become possible.”

– Jan Kessler, President

Meet the team

Jan Kessler

Founder & President

Michael Widmer

Head of Business Partners

Erza Ramadani

Head of IT & Design

Javier Alvarado

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Careers at the Human Performance Club

Shape the Future of Human Performance. Join Our Leadership Team

We are building the team that will deliver HSG Health Week 2025, the largest health summit ever held at the University of St. Gallen.

Secure Your Spot

Pre-registrations for our leadership team are now open. Secure your exclusive spot and get priority access before we open to the wider public.

The journey begins on October 1st.

See open positions below ↓

Head of Strategic Partnerships

Role Overview

Lead the partnership strategy: unite global brands, startups, and Olympic institutions to power HSG Health Week 2025 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a partnership strategy and OKRs
  • Build a visible pipeline from sourcing to closing deals
  • Negotiate multi-semester agreements (cash, tools, expertise, data)
  • Translate contracts into on-site activations at Health Week 2025

Example Projects (Year 1)

  • Corporate Partner Roadshow with C-level engagements
  • Partner pitching series featuring 20+ startups

Ideal Candidate

Confident negotiator (partnerships/sponsorships/biz dev) with strong communication for executives, founders, and athletes.

Apply Now

Head of Events

Role Overview

Own event strategy and execution. Design high-profile experiences with world-class athletes, scientists and innovators.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own annual event strategy, budget, and calendar
  • Curate speakers (Olympic/World champions, scientists, coaches)
  • Lead end-to-end execution (venue, registration, crew, safety)
  • Deliver Performance Lab Week (VO₂ testing, cognition, demos)

Example Projects (Year 1)

  • Sold-out flagship Summit at HSG
  • Performance Lab Week in collaboration with ETH

Ideal Candidate

Strong organizer/producer, detail-driven under pressure, inspires teams to deliver at scale.

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Head of Marketing

Role Overview

Shape our voice and brand. Build campaigns that grow our community and position Health Week 2025 as a landmark event.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define brand architecture & marketing strategy
  • Create content (Mini-Doc, Reels with elite guests)
  • Drive awareness, registrations, and engagement

Example Projects (Year 1)

  • Mini-Doc & social campaign with Olympic-level athletes
  • Full campaign for Health Week 2025 (teaser → review)

Ideal Candidate

Creative strategist with strong digital, storytelling & analytics; experience with ambassadors and partner campaigns.

Apply Now

Your Opportunities

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Private access to an elite partner network

Direct connections with leaders from Google, On Running, Garmin, Swiss Olympic, health-tech startups, and top VCs, opening doors for visibility and future career opportunities.

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High-impact visibility at HSG Health Week 2025

Your work will be showcased at the largest health summit in HSG history, in front of athletes, scientists, founders, and corporate executives.

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A true career accelerator

From exclusive executive dinners to invite-only partner roadshows, you’ll gain experiences and relationships that give you momentum for your future career.

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