Welcome to
Mister Spex
We empower people to see and to be seen
The way to find the right glasses should be an easy, intuitive and innovative process for our customers. That is why we offer them smart solutions, information and services that enable a unique shopping experience and provide inspiration at the same time – both on- and offline. Because purchasing a pair of glasses should do one thing above all else: easy. We want our customers to wear their new glasses or sunglasses with joy and confidence.
About the company
At Mister Spex, customers have access to an extensive range of over 100 attractive premium and luxury brands, trendy independent labels and high-quality private label brands, as well as selected designer and influencer collaborations. Thanks to the seamless and systematic omnichannel interlinking of online and offline offers, we create an individual shopping experience and, at the same time, give our customers the freedom to decide for themselves when, where and how they shop. Innovative technologies and smart, data-supported features play a central role in this.
As a driver of digital transformation, we have played a key role in shaping the optical industry since the day we were founded. Today, Mister Spex is one of Germany’s leading optical retailers, with over 8 million customers. We operate online shops in ten countries, 65 stores in Germany and a nationwide network of over 300 partner opticians.
Key Facts
217 million euros in net revenue
in 2024
More than 8 million
customers
65 stores
in Germany
More than 7,000 orders
a day
More than 950 employees
from more than 40 countries
Management Board
Supervisory Board
Tobias Krauss
Tobias Krauss began his professional career at Porsche Consulting GmbH after studying economics at the universities of Mannheim and Konstanz. His career path included key roles such as Chief Restructuring Officer at DAW SE, Germany’s largest manufacturer and distributor of paints and coatings, and CEO of Possehl Mittelstandsbeteiligungen GmbH, an industrial holding company focused on acquiring and developing mid-sized enterprises.
Since 2019, Tobias Krauss has led the Büll Family Office and served as Managing Director of ABACON CAPITAL GmbH, the investment arm of the family office. He also joined the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE on December 11, 2020, and was appointed Chairman of the Board in July 2024. With his transition to the management team, he stepped down from this role.
As of April 1, 2025, Tobias Krauss is the CEO of Mister Spex.
Stephan Schulz-Gohritz
Stephan Schulz-Gohritz completed his Master of Business Administration at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich and worked for several years as a management consultant at Arthur D. Little International.
Before joining Mister Spex, he had already gained two decades of experience as a board member in listed companies and has a long track record in strategic corporate development.
After Stephan Schulz-Gohritz was CFO of the pigment division ECKART GmbH at ALTANA AG, he was Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer of PAUL HARTMANN AG from 2009 to 2019 and at the same time Chief Retail Officer responsible for the development of the consumer goods businesses (KNEIPP and CMC). Most recently, he was Chief Financial Officer at BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG, a European market leader for cardiac rhythm therapy and vascular intervention. As CFO and member of the Management Board at Mister Spex, he has been responsible for all financial functions of the company, including M&A, since January 1, 2024.
Nicola Brandolese 
Chairman of the Supervisory Board Mister Spex SE
Place of residence: Rome, Italy │ Nationality: Italian
Nicola Brandolese was born in Milan in 1971. The Italian studied at the Politecnico di Milano and holds a Master’s degree in Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering. He started his career at Oy Erikstone Ab Ltd. in Finland before working as a management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group Inc. and Sapient Corp. In his subsequent positions at Sky Italia S.r.l., his focus was on marketing and sales. After nine years, Mr Brandolese joined Luxottica Group S.p.A. as Chief Digital Officer before becoming President Retail at Luxottica Group S.p.A. in 2014. Follwoing further professional occupations at LVMH and the NET-A-PORTER Group, he has been CEO of Doctolib S.r.l. since October 2021. Doctolib is a French technology company that enables the online booking of appointments with doctors. Here, Mr Brandolese is responsible for Italy.
Nicola Brandolese has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE since 15 June 2021. He is appointed until 2027. Mr Brandolese is Chairman of the Strategy Committee and a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Transformation Committee.
Memberships in domestic supervisory boards to be formed by law:
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In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Brandolese is considered an independent member of the Supervisory Board within the meaning of recommendation C.7 of the German Corporate Governance Code.
Birgit Kretschmer
Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board Mister Spex SE
Place of residence: Fürth, Germany │ Nationality: German
Birgit Kretschmer was born in Germany in 1970. She graduated in International Business Administration from the University of Nuremberg in 1994. With a degree in business administration, she has gained global experience in finance and retailing and started her career with the sporting goods manufacturer adidas. Here, Ms Kretschmer was, inter alia, Head of the Project Management Office Global eCommerce and Senior Vice President for Finance at adidas AG. She has been Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at C&A Europe since January 2021.
Birgit Kretschmer has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE since 15 June 2021 and has been appointed until 2027. She is Chairwoman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Strategy Committee.
Memberships in domestic supervisory boards to be formed by law:
Ceconomy AG
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In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, Mrs. Kretschmer is considered an independent member of the Supervisory Board within the meaning of recommendation C.7 of the German Corporate Governance Code.
Pietro Luigi Longo
Member of the Supervisory Board Mister Spex SE
Place of residence: Milan, Italy │ Nationality: Italian
Pietro Luigi Longo was born in Italy in 1972. He studied at the Università Commerciale L. Bocconi Milano in Italy from 1991 to 1997 and holds a degree in economics. Mr Longo worked at Credit Suisse for eight years, including as Head of the Corporate Advisory Group Italy, before becoming Managing Director of Banca IMI S.p.A., a subsidiary of Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. In 2014, Mr Longo joined Luxottica Group as Director of M&A and Business Development. He is currently Head of M&A and Business Development Director at EssilorLuxottica S.A.
Pietro Luigi Longo has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE since 20 May 2021 and is appointed until 2026.
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ARTGRI GROUP INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD., Singapore (member of the Board of Directors)
XIAMEN YARUI OPTICAL COMPANY LTD., People’s Republic of China (Member of the Board of Directors)
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In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Longo is not considered an independent member of the Supervisory Board within the meaning of recommendation C.7 of the German Corporate Governance Code.
Nicole Srock.Stanley
Member of the Supervisory Board Mister Spex SE
Place of residence: Berlin, Germany │ Nationality: German
Nicole Srock.Stanley was born in Germany and studied design, art, and interior architecture in Hanover and London from 1992 to 1996. Holding a degree in interior architecture (Dipl.-Ing.), she brings extensive expertise in the creative industry, complemented by her competencies in retail strategy, scenography, design management, concept development, and art direction. She is the co-founder of the dan pearlman Group, a Berlin-based collective of owner-managed strategic creative agencies. As CEO, she leads the group and is responsible for brand and corporate strategies. In addition to her role at the dan pearlman Group, Nicole Srock.Stanley is the founder of Climate Education GmbH, an organization dedicated to promoting climate action. She is also actively involved in various initiatives, serving as Chairwoman of the Advisory Board of the Stiftung Berliner Leben and as Vice President of the German Design Council.
Since July 1, 2021, Nicole Srock.Stanley has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE, with her term running until 2026. She is also a member of the Strategy Committee.
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In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, Mrs. Srock.Stanley is considered an independent member of the Supervisory Board within the meaning of recommendation C.7 of the German Corporate Governance Code.
Quentin Demeestère
Member of the Supervisory Board Mister Spex SE
Place of residence: Milan, Italy│ Nationality: French
Quentin Demeestère was born in France in 1985. He studied at ESSEC Business School in Paris from 2006 to 2009 and holds a Master of Science in Management. Mr. Demeestère began his career in 2009 at Santander, where he spent five years in the Investment Banking Division, in France and later in Brazil. In 2014, he joined Edenred as Head of M&A for Brazil. From 2016 to 2019, he was CEO of Euronext Corporate Solutions, a key subsidiary of Euronext, in Paris. In 2020, he co-founded Popwork, an innovative HR software company, where he currently serves as CEO.
Quentin Demeestère has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE since June 5, 2025, with his term running until 2028. He is member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Strategy Committee.
Memberships in domestic supervisory boards to be formed by law:
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In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, Mr. Demeestère is considered an independent member of the Supervisory Board within the meaning of recommendation C.7 of the German Corporate Governance Code.
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