Biographical Information
Wim Sweldens
Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Kiswe
Wim Sweldens is the co-founder and CMO of Kiswe, a pioneer in D2C streaming technology that redefines how fans interact with live events. He is also the leader of Kiswe’s Athlete Moment project at the Olympics which allowed remote family members and friends to connect directly with athletes, enhancing the athletic Olympic experience through high quality real-time video interaction. Sweldens, a visionary in communications, previously led Alcatel-Lucent’s Wireless Division, driving the global rollout of LTE 4G technology. He also developed the wavelet lifting scheme, a breakthrough in data compression foundational to JPEG 2000 and MPEG4. With over 30 patents and extensive expertise, Sweldens continues to innovate in fan engagement and live digital experiences, impacting millions worldwide. Wim has a PhD in Applied Mathematics, is a fellow of the IEEE, and a member of the Belgian Royal Academy of Sciences.
Articles for Wim Sweldens
Pause to Progress: Sports Innovation Five Years After COVID
11 Apr 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point in how sports are produced, distributed, and experienced. From remote production to virtual competitions and direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming, many of the solutions quickly put in place during lockdowns have become core components of a new, more interactive and fan-focused era of sports.