Andy Gruber

Andy Gruber is a seasoned professional with 20 years of international experience in strategy and business development within the automotive, financial services, and parking sectors. He is dedicated to enhancing businesses that address critical challenges for drivers and urban areas globally.

Andy's career journey includes notable roles such as President and CEO of PayByPhone under Volkswagen Group Financial Services. Prior to this, he held strategic positions at Volkswagen Group Financial Services and BMW Group Financial Services, contributing significantly to the growth and development of these organizations.

Andy Gruber pursued his education in European Business, earning a BA (Hons) from Oxford Brookes University and a Diplom-Betriebswirt, Europäische Betriebswirtschaft from Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg.

Throughout his career, Andy held various leadership positions including Chief Executive Officer at heycar, Vice President, Digital & Direct Europe at Volkswagen Financial Services, Global CEO & President at PayByPhone, and Head of Corporate Development & Strategy at Volkswagen Financial Services.

Additionally, Andy Gruber has a robust background in financial services with experiences at BMW Group Financial Services including roles such as Director at Alphera Financial Services UK and Manager Sales Steering New Markets at BMW Financial Services. He also contributed to the strategic growth of BMW Group Financial Services in different regions like Australia and Asia Pacific.

Andy's expertise lies in strategy formulation, business development, corporate leadership, and nurturing key industry relationships. His passion for innovation and problem-solving has been instrumental in driving the success and expansion of businesses in the automotive and financial sectors worldwide.