About us
Presentation of Smove Automotive AG
Smove Automotive AG was founded Switzerland in 2023 with a clear vision: Modern and digital market development for OEM's. Our mission is to provide various manufacturers with rapid access to European markets through a scalable platform, combined with scalable integrated financing, insurance and service solutions.
We are currently building a network of partners in Switzerland and various other countries with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our partners share our values and our commitment to quality and excellent customer service. Together, we are continuously expanding this network and are always looking for dedicated companies who want to actively shape the mobility of tomorrow with us. With the widest range of electric vehicle models and a clear vision, we consciously set ourselves apart from our competitors.
We are committed to efficient, modern and environmentally friendly solutions for passenger and freight transport that make economic sense and will shape the mobility of tomorrow. Become part of this movement!
Directors board/ Advisory board
Mariano De Palatis
Chairman
Enterpreneur
Mariano is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Smove Automotive AG. He has a traditional professional background, having completed a commercial apprenticeship at an insurance company and further training in insurance, sales and economics. He gained valuable experience in various management positions within the insurance industry before becoming an independent management consultant in the field of insurance consulting in 2012.
Michael Zhang
Member Advisory board
Investor and entrepreneur
Michael is a member of the Advisory Board of Smove Automotive AG since February 2026. His many years of experience in European market development at several Asian car manufacturers support us in implementing our vision for the European markets we have identified.
Management
Thomas Huser
Sales Manager Switzerland
Thomas is Sales Manager Switzerland at Smove Automotive and grew up in Wettingen as the son of a garage owner. After completing his apprenticeship as a car mechanic with a master's certificate and a degree in business, he brings over 40 years of experience in car sales to the table, including 35 years as managing director of a renowned brand representative of the AMAG Group. These many years of experience have given him extensive knowledge of both the automotive industry and electric mobility.
In his role at Smove Automotive, he is responsible for national sales and has set himself the goal of actively promoting electric mobility in Switzerland. Thomas Huser is highly valued by the management and the board of directors for his excellent access to customers and partners.
Torsten Kaetker
Sales Manager international
Sales professional with many years of experience in car import, car dealership and OEM. Focus on supporting companies in growth, sales and strategic development. With his keen sense for market potential, he develops tailor-made solutions that ensure sustainable success.
He is responsible for opening up new markets, optimising sales processes and developing sustainable strategies for a strong market position. He combines in-depth industry knowledge with practical solutions to increase the sales and competitiveness of our partners in a targeted manner.
Get in touch with Torsten – he looks forward to working with you to turn your challenges into opportunities!
Employees
Stefan Köhler
Head Aftersales
Stefan has many years of experience in the after-sales sector, particularly at the interface between OEMs and dealers. At Smove, he is specifically responsible for setting up and managing service, warranty and spare parts processes as well as ensuring quality and compliance standards
Vladimir Ninkovic
CFO
Vladimir is a finance professional with many years of experience in national and international accounting.
Through his work as a lecturer at various universities in Switzerland, Vladimir passes on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of finance professionals.
Luca Bianchi
CCO
Luca is responsible for the strategic orientation, coordination and further development of all customer-related activities in Smove Automotive's various markets.
This is combined with the primary goal of establishing sustainable partner relationships.