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Oliver Samwer

Executive @ Rocket Internet
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Bio

Executive associated with Rocket Internet, known for founding or investing in companies such as s.Oliver.

At a glance

Current role
Executive @ Rocket Internet
Location
DE
Actively investing
No

Background

Education

WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management — Bachelor's degree

Work history

Trainee at Sal. Oppenheim • Managing Director eBay Germany, Switzerland and Austria (1999–2000) • Chief Executive Officer Rocket Internet (2007–2014)

Years of experience

25

Track record

Previous exits / IPOs

Alando — acquired by eBay

Notable achievements

Co-founded Rocket Internet in 2007 • Took Rocket Internet public in October 2014 • Co-founded Alando in 1999 and sold it to eBay

Operator background

marketplace

Investing activity

Board & advisory

Chief Executive Officer at Rocket Internet

Public output

Media & press

Forbes profile

Credentials

Bachelor's degree, WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management

Companies & affiliations

Sources & references

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Enriched 4 May 2026