Obrist is CEO and owner of NEVIQA, a management and strategy advisory focused on growth strategies and M&A. He previously served as CEO of digitalSTROM from 2017 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he worked in manufacturing, production development and logistics at ABB and related businesses.
His experience in industrial operations and business leadership is relevant to founders working through sales, growth and business-development questions.
Obrist can help founders turn strategic plans into customer-facing execution, particularly in industrial and technology markets. He can also bring an operator’s perspective on sales meetings, organizational decisions and business development.
What others say
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Adrian has accompanied us for more than five years, from our very first customer pitch to becoming a trusted member of our board. He has a unique ability to cut through complexity, identify what truly matters, and bring an empathetic perspective to even the most challenging situations. Time and again, when our management team faced difficult decisions, Adrian helped us see the bigger picture and find the right path forward. His judgement, empathy, and unwavering support are the reasons we have sought his advice for the past five years, and why we hope to continue doing so for many more to come.
Joel Samsinger, CEO and Co-founder, Moost AG
Where Adrian can help
- Business development
- Industrial operations
- Sales strategy
- Smart-home technology
- Growth strategy and M&A
Operating and investing experience
A selection of companies and roles connected to Adrian Obrist.
Ventures
NEVIQA
CEO and owner
digitalSTROM
former CEO
Highlights
- Operating background in industrial businesses, production and business development
Questionsfounders ask aboutAdrian Obrist
What is Adrian's professional background?
Obrist has led NEVIQA and served as CEO of digitalSTROM. Earlier, he worked in manufacturing, production development and logistics at ABB and related businesses.
Which founder topics connect most directly to Adrian's experience?
His experience in industrial operations can inform production and organizational decisions. His leadership at NEVIQA and digitalSTROM also connects to business development and sales execution in technology markets.
What is Adrian working on now?
Obrist is CEO and owner of NEVIQA. His earlier leadership at digitalSTROM and work in manufacturing, production development and logistics at ABB are part of his operating background.
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