IAA MOBILITY Visionary Club Live x Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom

In the fourth live episode of the Visionary Club Podcast, host Sarah Harman welcomes Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP Product Management Traffic and Travel Information at TomTom. Together, they explore the remarkable transformation of the former navigation pioneer into a global tech provider for intelligent mobility solutions. Having been with the company for nearly two decades, Ralf-Peter Schäfer offers insights into TomTom’s evolution from a satnav manufacturer to a B2B partner for real-time maps, traffic data, and smart city solutions. Listeners will learn how TomTom now connects with over 600 million users worldwide, what links the company to Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, and why cities like Copenhagen are seen as role models for data-driven urban transformation. They also discuss the role of high-definition maps in automated driving, the interplay between real-time data, navigation, and policymaking — and why change is never easy, yet more necessary than ever. Tune in to this inspiring conversation about technology, infrastructure, and the courage to embrace transformation.