Till Kristoph Toppel

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ABOUT TILL KRISTOPH TOPPEL

As Vice President OEM & Channel Management at Elli (Volkswagen Group Charging), I am responsible for shaping and managing the business relationships between Elli, the Volkswagen Group brands, markets, dealer organizations, and selected external OEMs - at the intersection of mobility, energy, and scalable commercial execution.My work focuses on aligning complex stakeholder landscapes, translating strategy into market-ready business models, and enabling effective collaboration across brands, countries, and channels. I operate in highly visible environments, representing Elli in senior brand and group committees, resolving conflicts across heterogeneous interests, and steering cross-brand charging and energy initiatives at scale.With a background in Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.) and Business Studies for Engineers, I combine technical depth with strategic and commercial perspective. Over the past years within the Volkswagen Group, I have built extensive experience in e-mobility, charging, and energy services - spanning OEM management, product governance, business development, and people leadership.At this stage of my career, my motivation is driven by impact and responsibility. I believe strong leadership means listening, creating clarity in complexity, and enabling teams to perform at their best. My ambition is to help shape mobility and energy ecosystems that are pragmatic, scalable, and customer-centric - and to contribute to organizations that deliver sustainable progress at scale.Outside of work, I value family time, cultural exchange, and activities that create balance and perspective.