Transition of Leadership at Mister Spex SE: Founder and CEO Dirk Graber hands over to Stephan Schulz-Gohritz
- 17. Jul. 2024
After sixteen years of service, Dirk Graber, the founder of Mister Spex, has asked the Supervisory Board to relieve him of his duties as CEO. The Supervisory Board has accepted his resignation, effective July 31, 2024. On August 1, 2024, Stephan Schulz-Gohritz who is currently CFO of Mister Spex, will take over the overall responsibility of Mister Spex on an interim basis, in addition to his current responsibilities. The Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE will evaluate the future Management Board structure and provide information in due course. Dirk will support the company to ensure a proper handover and will remain in an advisory capacity to the company.
Tobias Krauss, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: “Dirk is a remarkable person. He has positioned a unique business in the eyewear retail space. Dirk has fostered an engaging culture throughout the company and has built a strong leadership team around him. The Supervisory Board and the Management Team are convinced that we have a very strong basis to position the company for future success. Dirk’s work will be continued. Reaching profitability and generating positive cash flow remains our top priority.”
Tobias Krauss added “The Supervisory Board thanks Dirk for his vision and his leadership over the last sixteen years and wishes him all the best for his future endeavors.”
Dirk Graber, founder and CEO of Mister Spex said: “Starting in 2007 we always aimed to redefine the customer experience in eyewear retail by setting new standards. As an entrepreneur there is nothing more rewarding than seeing that 16 years later, we proudly served more than 8 million happy and satisfied customers. Our success is a testament to the dedication of our team, the support of our investors and the collaboration with our suppliers and partners.
After 16 years of growth with dedication and enjoyment it is time to search for a successor who will lead Mister Spex through the next phase. At the same time, I am looking forward to a break to spend more time with my family.
I am deeply grateful for all this support and the opportunity to learn from everyone around me over the years. I will remain to be a loyal customer of Mister Spex and will continue to support and cheer for the business in the future.”
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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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