The #1 European event series for progressive
contact centre, CX and digital service leaders

06 - 08 October, 2025 | The Passenger Terminal & Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre

Thomas Staudte

Head of Customer Engagement air up

Thomas is the Head of Customer Engagement at air up®, a groundbreaking scent-based drinking system. With a degree in media computer science, he started his career as a Customer Experience Designer at Swisscom Ltd, pioneering user-centered services for both consumers and B2B clients.

Fueled by his passion for elevating customer experiences, Thomas moved to a Swiss startup in 2015, where he spearheaded the establishment of the entire Customer Service and Community Management department.

In the summer of 2020, Thomas brought his expertise to air up®, where he leads a dedicated team in delighting customers at every touchpoint. His mission? To drive automation, scale operations, and ensure a seamless blend of technological efficiency with the warmth of human touch. Under his guidance, all relevant customer feedback is incorporated into air up®'s product development, ensuring a truly customer-centric approach.

Join us as Thomas shares his insights and experiences at the conference, promising to inspire and enlighten audiences with his expertise in customer engagement.

Conference Day Two - Wednesday, 9th October 2024 [CET]

12:25 PRESENTATION: THE START-UP METHOD TO SCALING SMART BY BALANCING HANDS-ON SUPPORT WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY

  • Hear about the air up journey, from inception to global expansion in 5 years, and how the team have maintained personalised responses while scaling operations across diverse regions and languages 
  • Learn how to implement a full suite of chatbot, email automation, and generative AI technologies for efficient customer interactions 
  • Understand the importance of measuring data and continuous improvement to optimise efficiency and customer impact 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Thomas.

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