HRS Leadership

Tobias Ragge

Meet the globally rewarded CEO of HRS Group: Mr. Tobias Ragge. Find out how he transformed a family business into a global tech leader trusted by Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

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A visionary in business travel

Tobias Ragge embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship in its second generation. Taking over the company, he transformed its legacy—turning it into a global technology company. Today, he and his team are redefining how businesses stay, work, and pay.

What sets Tobias apart is his visionary mindset. He recognized the disruptive power of the internet, data, and AI early on. His goal? Positioning HRS at the forefront of this digital transformation. From pioneering SaaS models to driving sustainability initiatives like Green Stay, Tobias is both innovator and intrapreneur-in-chief. He lives and breathes the company values like resilience, customer-centricity, and empowerment. His leadership style is competitive yet collaborative. Driven yet people-focused. Pragmatic yet pioneering.

For the HRS Tribe, he is more than a CEO—he is the embodiment of the company’s purpose to make business life better and to continually challenge the status quo in travel tech.

Career

Milestones & achievements

2025 - Inducted into the Business Travel Hall of Fame

Recognized as the first German leader ever to receive this honor.

2024 - Awarded for Payment Automation & Data Innovation

Honored for driving digital transformation and sustainability across global travel programs.

2020 - Launched Green Stay Initiative

Pioneered the first scientific standard for decarbonizing hotel stays.

2011 - Led global expansion

Opened offices across the United States, Asia-Pacific, and China—establishing HRS as a global player.

2008 - Appointed CEO

Took over from his father, Robert Ragge, and set a bold vision for transformation.

2004 - Joined HRS Group

Began his journey in the family business, preparing for leadership in a time of digital disruption.

Awards & recognitions

From sustainability to digital innovation, Tobias Ragge has been globally rewarded for pioneering progress.

HRS CEO Tobias Ragge to be inducted into business travel hall of fame
Awards
August 6, 2025

HRS CEO Tobias Ragge to be inducted into business travel hall of fame

Tobias Ragge, CEO of HRS Group, has been named to the Business Travel Hall of Fame, recognizing his leadership in transforming HRS into a global, AI-driven corporate travel technology platform and his impact on innovation and sustainability in business travel.

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SEAL Sustainability Leader Award 2024
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August 27, 2024

SEAL Sustainability Leader Award 2024

Tobias Ragge, CEO of HRS Group, received the SEAL Sustainability Leader Award 2024 in recognition of his leadership in driving sustainability and ESG impact across the corporate travel industry.

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BTN Group 2023 Sustainability Champion – Tobias Ragge, HRS
Awards
May 11, 2023

BTN Group 2023 Sustainability Champion – Tobias Ragge, HRS

Tobias Ragge, CEO of HRS Group, was named the 2023 Sustainability Champion by Business Travel News as part of the inaugural Business Travel Sustainability Awards Americas. The award recognized his leadership and contributions to advancing sustainability in corporate travel through initiatives like the Green Stay Initiative.

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Media & appearances

Check out Tobias’ take on the future of travel. In conversation with global innovators, featured in leading outlets, or on stage at conferences.

HRS Acquires Paypense, Boosting Its Global Payment & Spend-Management Platform
Press Release
August 4, 2022

HRS Acquires Paypense, Boosting Its Global Payment & Spend-Management Platform

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HRS Acquires Paypense, Boosting Its Global Payment & Spend-Management Platform
HRS CEO Tobias Ragge Named One of 2021’s 25 Most Influential Corporate Travel Executives
Awards & Honours
December 14, 2021

HRS CEO Tobias Ragge Named One of 2021’s 25 Most Influential Corporate Travel Executives

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HRS CEO Tobias Ragge Named One of 2021’s 25 Most Influential Corporate Travel Executives
HRS CEO Tobias Ragge to be inducted into business travel hall of fame
Awards & Honours
August 6, 2025

HRS CEO Tobias Ragge to be inducted into business travel hall of fame

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HRS CEO Tobias Ragge to be inducted into business travel hall of fame

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