Shaping Tomorrow: Why the Otto Group Acts — Even When Conditions Are Tough
The Otto Group is one of the world’s leading international retail and services groups, employing around 35,000 people worldwide. In her keynote, Petra Scharner-Wolff outlines how the Group is strengthening its resilience in an age of overlapping global crises — through consistent action, clear strategic focus, and innovation as a mindset. From rigorous financial discipline to a sharpened portfolio and strong investments in AI and robotics, she shows how the Otto Group is positioning itself to remain future‑ready and sustainably successful.