Best Alexander Graf Podcasts (2025)

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#158 - What will a world with a digital Euro look like? - Robert Bueninck, Unzer 31:44

3M ago31:44

31:44

Robert Bueninck, CEO of Unzer Group, discusses the evolving payments landscape, e-commerce trends, skepticism around cryptocurrencies, and the future of cash in Germany's digital shift.

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#157 - Is sustainability a business model or a storyline? - Gergana K. Abdulrahman, Wild Fabrik 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

In this episode of Commerce Talks, Gergana K. Abdulrahman discusses her journey with Wild Fabrik, a sustainable marketplace based in Dubai. She shares insights on the company's origins during the COVID-19 pandemic, its unique business model, and the importance of sustainability in the fashion

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#156 - Spryker CEO’s talk composability, innovation, and what’s next 40:48

5M ago40:48

40:48

In this episode of Commerce Talks, Lina meets with the two founders of Spryker and discusses the company’s unique approach to addressing complex e-commerce needs beyond B2C retail, the company's composable architecture, and the importance of innovation. We also discuss that Spryker has been recognized by Gartner® as a Leader in the 2024 Magic Quadr…

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#155 - Omnichannel Strategies for Success - Younis Skainy, Aljazera Markets 28:34

6M ago28:34

28:34

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#154 - Marketing Strategies for Success in Egypt - Moussa Asfour, Carina Wear 36:47

7M ago36:47

36:47

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#153 - Exploring the business behind e-foiling - Alexander Bachev, SiFly 52:47

7M ago52:47

52:47

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I dive into the fascinating world of e-foiling with Alexander Bachev from SiFly. Over the summer, I developed a keen interest in e-foiling, a sport that's been gaining traction on social media. Alexander shares insights into the complexities behind creating an e-foil, from the high-tech compone…

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#152 - The Power of Convenience in Consumer Behavior - Celso Borges Shimabukuro, PepsiCo 41:01

7M ago41:01

41:01

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Celso Borges Shimabukuro from PepsiCo to explore the transformative power of convenience in consumer behavior. We delve into the digital evolution of the CPG industry, particularly during the pandemic, and how PepsiCo has navigated these changes. Celso shares insights on the ris…

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#151 - Why The Balkan Region is Primed for an E-commerce Renaissance - Valer Pinderi, TeraCrowd 33:02

7M ago33:02

33:02

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Valer Pinderi, CEO of TeraCrowd and a key figure in the Balkan e-commerce scene. We explore why the Balkan region is on the brink of an e-commerce renaissance. Valer shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities in the Balkans, where diverse languages, currencies, a…

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#150 - The B2B liquidation platform helping companies expand to new markets - Mohamed Issa, Cash My Stock 45:20

8M ago45:20

45:20

In this milestone 150th episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Mohamed Issa from Cash My Stock to explore how their innovative B2B liquidation platform is transforming the way companies manage excess inventory. Mohamed shares insights into how Cash My Stock helps businesses convert slow-moving stock into working capital, pro…

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#149 - Bridging the gap in B2B platforms - Rajesh Chandramohan, Ghassan Aboud Group 43:09

9M ago43:09

43:09

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#148 - How to avoid price wars - Hani Saif, EXtra 44:07

9M ago44:07

44:07

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Hani Saif, the CIO of EXtra, the leading electronics retailer in Saudi Arabia. We delve into the fascinating journey of EXtra, from its inception in 2003 to becoming a retail powerhouse. Hani shares insights on how EXtra successfully navigated the competitive landscape, avoiding…

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#147 - Bringing a B2C marketplace into B2B - Kailash Tulsi Gajra, Megastores 39:35

9M ago39:35

39:35

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#146 - The importance of differentiation and adaptability in a competitive market - Hermann Haraldsson, Boozt 45:53

10M ago45:53

45:53

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Hermann Haraldsson, CEO of Boozt, to explore the crucial role of differentiation and adaptability in the competitive fashion market. Hermann shares his journey from taking over a struggling e-commerce business to building Boozt into a leading Nordic department store. We discuss …

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#145 - Burger King’s bet on EV’s - Carsten Lambrecht, Burger King 49:43

10M ago49:43

49:43

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#144 - Challenges of implementing click-and-collect, solved - Julie Samaha, Tamimi Markets 29:42

11M ago29:42

29:42

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I dive into the complexities of implementing click-and-collect services with Julie Samaha, Head of E-commerce at Tamimi Markets in Saudi Arabia. Julie shares her journey from fashion and electronics to groceries, highlighting the rapid growth and challenges faced in the e-commerce landscape. We…

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#143 - Revolutionizing Women’s Lingerie in Saudi Arabia - May Kanounji, Blooming Wear 45:12

1y ago45:12

45:12

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#142 - Driving growth and innovation in an evolving market -Aurèlien Cuellar, Chalhoub Group 46:03

1y ago46:03

46:03

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Aurèlien Cuellar from Chalhoub Group to explore growth and innovation in the evolving GCC market. Aurèlien shares his journey from France to the UAE, highlighting his extensive experience in consulting and technology. We delve into Chalhoub Group's unique role in the Middle East…

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#141 - Everything you need to know about India's booming economy - Indraneel Chitale, Chitale Bandhu 46:16

1y ago46:16

46:16

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#140 - Cutting out the middleman in the coffee industry - Ali Al Ebrahim, COFE App 26:14

1y ago26:14

26:14

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Ali Al Ebrahim, founder and CEO of COFE App, to explore how his innovative platform is transforming the coffee industry by cutting out the middleman. Ali shares insights into the $44 billion MENA coffee and tea market and explains how COFE App bridges the gap between farmers and…

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#139 - How to ensure omnichannel success in a brick and mortar industry - Günther Helm, Cenomi 42:44

1y ago42:44

42:44

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#138 - The evolution of the DIY shopping experience - Giulia Staffieri, Leroy Merlin 29:32

1y ago29:32

29:32

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#137 – Bringing fashion value concepts to the GCC – Anshuman Anand, R&B 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

35:01

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Anshuman Anand, CEO of R&B, at the Riyadh Seamless Conference. We explore R&B's journey as a value fashion brand expanding across the GCC and India. Anshuman shares insights into the unique dynamics of the Saudi market, characterized by its young, affluent population and high bi…

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#136 – Delivering continued success in food and grocery delivery – Lennard Neubauer, Just Eat Takeaway 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Lennard Neubauer from Just Eat Takeaway to explore the evolving landscape of food and grocery delivery. We discuss the significant changes in consumer behavior since the early days of delivery platforms like Pizza.de and how Just Eat Takeaway has adapted across its 20 markets. L…

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#135 – The business behind the luxury flower and gift giving industry – Samer El Sahn, Floward 34:18

1+ y ago34:18

34:18

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I dive into the luxury flower and gift-giving industry with Samer El Sahn from Floward. We explore how Floward has evolved from a flower platform to a comprehensive gifting retailer, operating across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and London. Samer shares insights on their impr…

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#134 – Creating grocery ecommerce success in North Africa - Seifeddine Ben Jemia, Monoprix Tunisie 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

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#133 – Why you should invest in a marketplace outside of Amazon – Anthony Soohoo, Fortune 50 Executive 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

38:56

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Anthony Soohoo, a Fortune 50 executive, to explore the dynamics of investing in marketplaces beyond Amazon. Anthony shares insights from his experience as a former executive at Walmart, discussing the dominance of Amazon in the U.S. e-commerce market and the challenges faced by …

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#132 – Building Kuwait's most innovative grocery platform – Saleh AlTunaib, Raha 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

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#131 – How a ‘lifestyle commerce’ app is disrupting the grocery delivery market – Tala AlSahsah, Doos 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

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#130 – Building Bahrain's biggest non-food marketplace – Sadeq Abdulrasool, Homiez 20:20

1+ y ago20:20

20:20

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Sadeq Abdulrasool, co-founder and Chief Digital Officer of Homiez, Bahrain's largest non-food marketplace. Recorded at the Seamless Sounds podcast booth in Riyadh, we delve into the unique business landscape of Bahrain, often dubbed the "mini Dubai." Sadeq shares insights into h…

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#129 - How this online marketplace is simplifying travel - Mamoun Hmedan, Wego 41:12

1+ y ago41:12

41:12

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Mamoun Hmedan, Chief Business Officer of Wego, to explore how this online marketplace is revolutionizing travel in the GCC, Middle East, North Africa, India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia. We delve into Wego's business model, which offers a one-stop shop for flights and hotels, a…

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#128 – Tapping into the makeup and beauty revolution – Mohammed Almashjari, Global Healthcare Co. 34:11

1+ y ago34:11

34:11

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#127 - How hyper-customization is disrupting the retail industry - Saeed Omar, Makesy 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

28:51

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#126 - The personalized shopping revolution for men - Mahmoud Gao, Mr. Draper 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

29:06

Join me, Alexander Graf, in episode #126 of Commerce Talks as I dive into the personalized shopping revolution for men with Mahmoud Gao, founder of Mr. Draper. Recorded at the Seamless Conference in Riyadh, this episode explores how Mr. Draper is transforming the shopping experience for men in the Middle East. Mahmoud shares his journey from strate…

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#125 - Exploring the world of drinks with diplomats - Chrissina Tonks, IDS 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

43:16

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Chrissina Tonks from International Diplomatic Supplies (IDS) to explore the unique world of diplomatic commerce. Chrissina shares insights into IDS's niche market, providing duty-free goods to diplomats across the globe, particularly in challenging regions like the Middle East a…

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#124 - How to become the market leader in automobile digital commerce – Salah Yamout, Arabian Automobile Co. 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

47:04

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Salah Yamout, Chief Operating Officer of Arabian Automobile Co., to explore the path to becoming a market leader in automobile digital commerce. Salah shares insights into the unique sales model in the UAE, where Arabian Automobiles operates as a national sales company, managing…

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#123 – Going up? Elevating urban life to new heights– Johannes Rastas, KONE 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

44:09

In episode #123 of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Johannes Rastas, Head of Services and Solutions R&D at KONE, to explore the fascinating world of elevators and urban mobility. We delve into KONE's mission to enhance urban life by ensuring seamless and safe micro-journeys for over 1 billion people daily. Johannes shares insight…

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#122 – Exploring the Metaverse and Web3 – Cathy Hackl, Journey 16:52

1+ y ago16:52

16:52

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Cathy Hackl, the Chief Futurist at Journey, to delve into the fascinating realms of the Metaverse and Web3. Cathy shares her insights on how the Metaverse represents the next evolution of the internet, blending physical and digital experiences. We discuss successful virtual worl…

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#121 – Applying e-commerce to health and well-being – Adam Docrat, Aster Pharmacy 31:52

2y ago31:52

31:52

At Seamless Middle East, we spoke with Adam Docrat, Head of IT at Aster Pharmacy and Aster Retail. Aster is a hugely significant player in the pharmaceutical market in the Middle East, and it is now setting its sights on expansion into the health and well-being sectors.Adam discusses how they are approaching that sector while also explaining the wo…

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#120 – Marketplaces: the sneakerhead edition – Adnaan Jassat, Thriller 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

This latest edition of the podcast from Seamless Middle East sees Alex joined by Adnaan Jassat, the CEO and founder of Thriller, the online marketplace for sneakers that sees buyers and sellers come together to exchange sneakers and trainers. The sneaker sector is massive – estimated to reach $40 billion by 2025, according to Adnaan – and he explai…

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#119 - The application of AI in retail and e-commerce – Karl Lillrud, Seamless KSA speaker 27:18

2y ago27:18

27:18

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Karl Lillrud, a speaker at Seamless KSA, to explore the transformative role of AI in retail and e-commerce. We discuss the challenges companies face in adopting AI and the importance of differentiating and measuring its impact. Karl shares insights on using AI for customer inter…

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Special episode #1: Everything you wanted to know about the Seamless conferences - Jennifer Drury, Seamless 12:55

2y ago12:55

12:55

In this special episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Jennifer Drury, the marketing head for Seamless Middle East and Seamless Saudi Arabia. Jennifer shares insights into the evolution of the Seamless conferences, which have been pivotal in the digital commerce industry for over two decades. We discuss the impressive growth…

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#118 – Embracing digital change in oil and gas – Suryaveer Singh, ENOC Retail 30:40

2y ago30:40

30:40

E-commerce within the fuel industry comes with its own particular challenges, so Alex’s guest for this podcast - Suryaveer Singh, Head of Loyalty at ENOC Retail – was hugely insightful about those challenges and how ENOC was addressing them.They discussed how ENOC had embraced the digital change required to keep pace with changing customer expectat…

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#117 – How the Middle East's leading food retailer is adapting to e-commerce demands – Rajiv Warrier, Choithrams 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Join me, Alexander Graf, in episode #117 of Commerce Talks as I sit down with Rajiv Warrier, CEO of Choithrams, at the Seamless Conference in Dubai. We delve into how the Middle East's leading food retailer is navigating the evolving e-commerce landscape. Rajiv shares insights on Choithrams' journey from its origins in Sierra Leone to becoming a re…

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#116 – Applying B2C quick commerce services in B2B – Anton Nehaenko, Yalla Market 38:11

2y ago38:11

38:11

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Anton Nehaenko, CEO of Yalla Market, at the Seamless Conference in Dubai. We delve into how Yalla Market is revolutionizing B2B commerce by applying B2C quick commerce strategies. Anton shares insights into their ultra-fast grocery delivery service, achieving delivery times of 1…

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#115 - Running a retail brand every adventurer wants to visit - Kartik Bhatt, Sharaf Retail 26:27

2y ago26:27

26:27

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Kartik Bhatt from Sharaf Retail to explore the dynamic world of retail in the Middle East. Kartik shares insights on managing a diverse portfolio of brands, from fashion to adventure, under the Sharaf umbrella. We discuss Sharaf's strategic focus on sustainable growth, emphasizi…

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#114 – Picking is an art: from offline to online, the leaders perspective – Piyush Chowhan, Panda Retail 30:27

2y ago30:27

30:27

Join me, Alexander Graf, on this episode of Commerce Talks as I sit down with Piyush Chowhan, the Chief Digital Officer at Panda Retail, to explore the art of picking in the grocery industry. Recorded in Dubai, we delve into Panda Retail's digital transformation journey in Saudi Arabia, where they hold a significant market share. Piyush shares insi…

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#113 – Becoming one of the biggest merchants, by running gas stations – Saad Tounzi, ADNOC 40:15

2y ago40:15

40:15

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Saad Tounzi from ADNOC at the Siemens conference in Dubai to explore the unique intersection of commerce and the oil industry. Saad shares insights into how ADNOC Distribution has become one of the largest merchants in the UAE by operating over 500 service stations and 360 conve…

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#112 - Western trends, local prices: How to build a fashion brand in Pakistan, Mina Salman, Bagallery 41:22

2y ago41:22

41:22

Mina Salman is the brilliant mind behind the renowned Pakistani fashion and beauty brand, Bagallery. Mina is an accomplished entrepreneur, trendsetter, and a true trailblazer in the industry. Bagallery has disrupted the traditional retail landscape, embracing technology and social media to create an immersive customer shopping experience. We explor…

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#111 – Building successful B2B marketplaces in MENA – Marius Ciavola, Tradeling 40:43

2y ago40:43

40:43

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Marius Ciavola, CEO of Tradeling, to explore the burgeoning world of B2B marketplaces in the MENA region. We delve into how Tradeling is poised to become the largest digital marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa, capitalizing on Dubai's strategic position as a global t…

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#110 – A brush with success: how Colgate embraced digital commerce – Josue Munoz, ex Colgate-Palmolive 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Josue Munoz, former head of global e-commerce at Colgate-Palmolive, to explore the brand's digital transformation journey. We delve into Colgate's dominance in the toothpaste market, driven by innovation and consumer understanding, and discuss their strategic shift towards e-com…

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