Tobias Krauss Appointed New Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex
SE
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Tobias Krauss Appointed New Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex
SE
05.07.2024 / 09:56 CET/CEST
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Berlin, 5 July 2024
Tobias Krauss Appointed New Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mister Spex
SE
The Supervisory Board of Mister Spex SE unanimously elected Tobias Krauss as
its new Chairman on Thursday, 4 July 2024. With his appointment, an
experienced manager and investor assumes leadership of the board, having
been a member since 2020. Over the past few years, he has served on both the
Strategy and Audit Committees of Mister Spex SE. Additionally, Tobias Krauss
is the CEO of Abacon Capital, the family office of the Büll family.
Nicola Brandolese was also unanimously elected as Deputy Chairman of the
Supervisory Board. He has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Mister
Spex SE for three years and chairs the Strategy Committee. Nicola Brandolese
brings extensive industry knowledge from his previous roles as Group
President Retail at Luxottica Group and Managing Director at Net-A-Porter.
Since 2021, he has been the CEO of Doctolib Italia.
Tobias Krauss, Nicola Brandolese, and the entire Supervisory Board are
committed to the consistent implementation of the company's transformation
strategy, with the goal of significantly increasing the profitability of
Mister Spex SE and strengthening its position as a leader in innovation and
growth within the eyewear retail sector. Since its founding in 2007, the
company has experienced continuous growth, achieving a revenue of 223
million euros in 2023. During this time, Mister Spex has evolved from a
leading online retailer in the optical sector to one of the foremost
omnichannel retailers in the industry, with over 70 owned stores.
This transition in the Supervisory Board follows the resignation of
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs and Gil Steyaert from their respective positions.
About Mister Spex SE:
Founded in 2007, Mister Spex SE (together with its subsidiaries, 'Mister
Spex') is a multi-award-winning company that has become the leading
digitally-driven omnichannel optician in Europe. Mister Spex has been at the
forefront of the industry's transformational shift, growing from a pure
online player into a successful omnichannel optician with more than 6.6
million customers and 10 online shops across Europe, as well as
brick-and-mortar retail stores. As a digital native, technology and
innovation have always been integral parts of the company's evolution, from
2D to 3D digital frame fitting tools to intelligent browsing features.
Mister Spex focusses on making purchasing glasses a shopping experience that
is simple, transparent and, at the same time, fun for customers - offering a
comprehensive and diverse range of high-quality products in combination with
extensive expertise in optics and advice from the customer service team, its
own branches and an extensive network of partner opticians.
Corporate Communications
Elina Vorobjeva I Head of Corporate Communications I
elina.vorobjeva@misterspex.de
Mister Spex SE
Hermann-Blankenstein-Straße 24
10249 Berlin
Website: www.misterspex.de
Corporate Website: https://corporate.misterspex.com
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Language: English
Company: Mister Spex SE
Hermann-Blankenstein-Straße 24
10249 Berlin
Germany
E-mail: presse@misterspex.de
Internet: www.misterspex.de
ISIN: DE000A3CSAE2
WKN: A3CSAE
Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf,
Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange
EQS News ID: 1940173
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