Christoph Grütter
About Christoph Grütter
Christoph Grütter serves as the VP Sales for Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in sales leadership roles at companies such as Genband and Nortel Networks AG, and holds a Master of Science degree from ETH Zürich.
Work at Ribbon
Christoph Grütter serves as the Vice President of Sales for Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's growth in these regions. In addition to his VP role, he also functions as the Sales Leader for Switzerland, Austria, and Scandinavia, a position he has maintained since 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing sales strategies and driving revenue growth across these markets.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Christoph Grütter worked at Genband as the Sales Leader for Switzerland, Benelux, and Scandinavia from 2010 to 2017. His tenure at Genband followed a brief role as Country Manager for Switzerland at Nortel Networks AG in 2010. Grütter's extensive experience in the telecommunications sector includes eight years at Nortel Networks AG, where he held various positions, including Head of Sales for Service Provider Solutions and Account Director for Optical Solutions.
Education and Expertise
Christoph Grütter holds a Master of Science degree from ETH Zürich, a prestigious institution known for its engineering and technology programs. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his sales and leadership roles within the telecommunications industry.
Career Timeline
Christoph Grütter's career spans over two decades in the telecommunications field. He began his journey at Nortel Networks AG in 1997 as an Account Director for Optical Solutions, progressing to Head of Sales for Service Provider Solutions from 2001 to 2009. After a brief tenure as Country Manager in 2010, he transitioned to Genband, where he served until 2017. Since then, he has been with Ribbon Communications, where he continues to influence sales strategies in Europe.