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Ben Farrett

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Head of Partnership Management at International Olympic Committee – IOC
📍 Switzerland

Ben Farrett is the Head of Partnership Management at the International Olympic Committee, where he has progressed through several senior roles. He is a marketing professional with a background in business development, specializing in managing world-class brand partnerships within the sports sector. He holds a BSc in Communications from Loughborough University.

Ben appears deeply invested in the values and history of the Olympic movement. He appreciates witnessing historic moments, such as leadership transitions within the IOC, and is passionate about the long-term, positive impact of strategic partnerships that embrace the full scope of Olympism.

He was present to witness the historic moment when Kirsty Coventry became the first female and first African IOC President-Elect.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Head of Partnership Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Switzerland
Personality Overview

How Ben shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Optimistic
Consensus Focused

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Ben cares about

Strategic Partnerships
His role and posts focus on creating long-standing, impactful partnerships with worldwide brands that embrace all aspects of the Olympic movement.
Sports Marketing
His entire career, from iLUKA to the IOC, has been centered on business development and marketing for major global sporting events.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Head of Partnership Management
International Olympic Committee – IOC
1-2023 - 6-2025
Senior Manager, Partnership Management
International Olympic Committee – IOC
3-2021 - 1-2023
Senior Partnership Manager
International Olympic Committee – IOC
10-2014 - 5-2016
Business Development and Marketing Manager
iLUKA
1-2013 - 10-2014
Account Manager
iLUKA
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2009
BSc
Loughborough University
1990 - 2005
International Baccalaureate
Antwerp International School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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