Petra Ehmann

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Member of the Board of Directors at DKV Mobility

Switzerland

Overview

Petra Ehmann is the Group Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Ringier, an international technology company. She also serves on the Board of Directors at Bossard Group and DKV Mobility, focusing on tech and AI. Educated at Stanford and ETH Zürich, colleagues describe her as analytical, concise, and results-oriented.

Outside of her professional life, Petra is a passionate mountain sports enthusiast who enjoys ski touring and climbing. She also plays the piano, embracing it as a source of creativity and balance. She actively engages with the tech community, attending events and sharing insights on innovation.

Petra was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, recognizing her as one of the worlds most promising leaders.

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Conviction Driven

Friendly Challenger

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

AI & Innovation
As Group Chief Innovation and AI Officer, she strategically leverages AI and digital business models for growth and frequently speaks on what drives organizational transformation.
Corporate Governance
Serves on the board of directors for two major European companies, Bossard Group and DKV Mobility, providing strategic guidance on technology and digital transformation.
Future of Talent
Speaks at universities like ETH Zürich about how employees can remain relevant in the age of AI and how to foster a culture of lasting change within organizations.

Media Appearances

Petra has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Member of the Board of Directors at DKV Mobility
12-2023 - 9-2024
Advisor at DKV Mobility
4-2021
Member of the Board Of Directors at Bossard Group
4-2024
Young Global Leader at World Economic Forum
1-2024 - 9-2025
Group Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Ringier

Education

2009 - 2010
MSc from Stanford University
2004 - 2008
BSc from ETH Zürich

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Insights For Selling To Petra

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Petra is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Petra

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Petra move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Petra take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Petra

Personality Compatibility


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