The vision

Relationships form the foundation of every advertising business. That’s why we build best-in-class software to facilitate collaboration between publishers and advertisers, connecting people and driving mutual success. We achieve this through a strong sense of team spirit and a commitment to leveraging our collective strengths, ensuring that our innovative solutions empower everyone involved to reach their full potential.

The history

The software’s origins trace back to 2008, when founders Ginette Lumbiarres and Alban Grossenbacher, while working at TX Group, initiated its development. After a buyout in 2015, they founded goTom.

Within a few years, Switzerland’s major publishers transitioned to the platform, followed by the first international clients from Austria and Germany in 2018. In 2026, goTom employs more than 30 staff members, driving the development of the technology and the company’s strategic expansion from its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The company is self-funded and independent.

The management

Ginette Lumbiarres

Ginette Lumbiarres

CPO & Co-Founder
Ginette Lumbiarres knows her way around administrative processes and finance very well due to her longstanding experience in the Swiss media industry. She is responsible for the product management of the software.
Alban Grossenbacher

Alban Grossenbacher

CEO & Co-Founder
Alban Grossenbacher previously worked in positions involving ad ops and product management, led the establishment of a programmatic sales unit, and co-founded another tech startup.
René Plug

René Plug

CRO
René Plug has over 20 years of experience in media, tech, and advertising. He has a proven track record in driving strategic growth and international expansion. René leads commercial development and growth initiatives.
Mike Meier

Mike Meier

CTO & Partner
Mike Meier switched fully to IT after 9 years in the media industry and managed software projects as a senior developer. As CTO he is taking care of goTom from the technical side.

The team

We are a young and dynamic team with extensive experience in the media industry and developing modern software solutions. The tedious and complex administration of online advertising inspired us to develop a SaaS solution that significantly simplifies day-to-day business.

What to expect when working here? Weekly yoga practices, regular apéros and a lovely team!
a huge rooftop terrace, company offsites and a brand new portafilter coffee machine!

Our experts & authors

Our insights are driven by a team of industry experts with deep roots in adtech, digital marketing, and ad sales management. From technical feature updates to strategic industry shifts, we share our hands-on experience to help you stay ahead in an ever-evolving media landscape.

Britta Heitkamp

Britta Heitkamp

Marketing & Communications Manager
Britta combines creative storytelling with deep marketing know-how from the digital industry. She keeps you updated on events and market trends, ensuring that complex topics around goTom stay clear, visible, and engaging.
Dominic Karpf

Dominic Karpf

Head of Product & Customer Success
As the lead for product, projects, and Customer Success, Dominic ensures that technical innovation meets practical usability. He focuses on the evolution of goTom’s features, sharing insights on how to simplify and streamline complex ad sales workflows through smart product design.
René Plug

René Plug

CRO
René brings a vast network and decades of sales expertise from the international media landscape. His articles focus on industry updates and best practices that help teams optimize their sales performance and customer relationships.
Tobias Keller

Tobias Keller

Customer Success Manager
Coming directly from the industry, Tobias has a deep understanding of the challenges media teams face daily. He shares insights into real-world client usage and successful use cases, ensuring you get the most out of goTom’s features.
Career

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We're always on the lookout for new talent to join our team and contribute to building an exceptional product. Together, we'll revolutionize digital media sales.