Dr. Mirko Caspar has asked to step down as a Co-CEO of Mister Spex SE after twelve years service with the company
- 20. Dec. 2023
The Co-CEO of Mister Spex SE, Dr. Mirko Caspar, has asked to step down from the Management Board on 31st December 2023. He will support the company to ensure a proper handover.
During his twelve years with Mister Spex, Dr Mirko Caspar played a pivotal role in the development of the business contributing to the growth of Mister Spex’s omnichannel model from €10 million of revenues to over € 200 million in 2022.
Dr. Mirko Caspar, Co-CEO, said: “In the last twelve years on the board of Mister Spex SE, including three years as a publicly listed company, we have opened more than 70 stores and grown our assortment to a portfolio of more than 130 eyewear brands. We won multiple awards for our digitally driven omni-channel retail concept that seamlessly links online and offline. This journey has been both demanding and rewarding. With more than 6 million customers and a very strong position in our core markets, Mister Spex is well-equipped for the future. I want to thank all Spexies and especially Dirk Graber for their courage and their passion over the years to build something new and for the opportunity to build it together. For me it is time to take the next step.”
Dirk Graber, Co-CEO and founder of Mister Spex, said: “With Mirko, Mister Spex successfully grew its brand awareness to over 70% in its core markets. Together, we built a strong leadership team, and I am proud to say that we are now the leading digitally driven omnichannel optician in Germany. This work continues, and we thank Mirko wholeheartedly for his leadership and contribution to our business.”
Peter Williams, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said: “On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I extend heartfelt gratitude to Mirko for his exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication to the company throughout his extensive tenure., I wish him every success in his future endeavors.”
Founder and Co-CEO Dirk Graber and CFO Stephan Schulz-Gohritz will assume the additional responsibilities following the departure of Dr. Mirko Caspar.
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About Mister Spex:
Mister Spex is one of Germany’s leading optical retailers, distinguished by its seamless integration of online and offline presence, innovative technologies, a comprehensive product range, and exceptional customer service. Since its founding in 2007, Mister Spex has evolved from a pure online player to a successful omnichannel optician with more than 8 million customers and 10 online shops across Europe, as well as brick-and-mortar retail stores. Mister Spex employs over 120 highly qualified opticians who ensure top-notch optical services in their stores. As a digital native, technology and innovation have always been central to the company’s development. Utilizing advanced technologies such as digital 2D-to-3D tools for frame adjustment and intelligent browsing functionalities, Mister Spex sets new standards in the optics industry, offering extraordinary value to its customers. Mister Spex focuses on making the eyewear purchasing experience unique, simple, transparent, and enjoyable, combining a wide and diverse range of high-quality products with extensive optical expertise and advice through customer service, its own stores, and an extensive network of partner opticians.
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