Tobias Grote

Founder & CEO
terraalpine AG
Switzerland

Tobias Grote is Founder and CEO of terraalpine AG, a Switzerland-based consultancy specialising in commercial strategy, distribution systems and market transformation. Prior to founding terraalpine, he served on the Executive Board of Liebherr Appliances and held leadership roles as Head of Sales Germany and Head of Sales International Markets. His focus is on the strategic design of market, brand and commercial systems in an environment where digital platforms, AI-driven information systems and new forms of customer interaction are fundamentally reshaping demand creation and purchasing decisions. He brings together the perspectives of manufacturers, retailers and consumers across digital and physical channels, translating market shifts into sustainable strategies for growth, distribution and brand leadership. Tobias holds a Master’s degree in Economics and an Executive MBA in Digital Transformation.

Sessions

7 Sep 2026 – 16:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Who Controls the Customer Journey? Retail, Platforms or AI?
AI and search are reshaping purchase decisions. This session reveals where demand starts, how the digital shelf captures it, and how manufacturers can regain influence across the customer journey.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Tobias Grote
Founder & CEO, terraalpine AG
Sebastian Klumpp
Solution Business Director at Similarweb & CEO at XPLN, Similarweb
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
AI in Retail
Artificial Intelligence
Home Appliances
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