A lexander Otto is a German billionaire and a member of the powerful Otto family, which owns the Otto Group, the global mail-order and e-commerce giant. He is the youngest son of the group's legendary founder, Werner Otto, and the half-brother of Michael Otto, who led the Otto Group for many years. While the family's main business is in retail, Alexander has carved out his own distinct and highly successful empire in the world of real estate.

He is the CEO and a major shareholder of ECE Group, a company founded by his father, which Alexander has built into one of Europe's leading developers and operators of shopping centers. Under his leadership, ECE has expanded its portfolio to include not only retail properties but also office buildings, logistics centers, and hotels across Europe. He has successfully navigated the challenges facing the retail industry by focusing on creating high-quality, experience-oriented shopping destinations. He also controls a stake in the publicly traded German property firm Alstria Office REIT.