Mister Spex Leadership Evolution: Graber Resigns, Schulz-Gohritz Interim, Krauss CEO

Mister Spex founder and CEO Dirk Graber resigned from his position effective July 31, 2024, after sixteen years of service. The Supervisory Board accepted his resignation, appointing current CFO Stephan Schulz-Gohritz to assume overall responsibility on an interim basis starting August 1, 2024, while retaining his existing duties. Graber will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a proper handover. The Supervisory Board plans to evaluate the future Management Board structure and provide updates in due course. Tobias Krauss, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, emphasized that reaching profitability and generating positive cash flow remains the company's top priority. Since its founding in 2007, Mister Spex has served over 8 million customers through four European online shops and 65 retail stores in Germany.

Mister Spex’s Supervisory Board appointed Tobias Krauss as CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Krauss, previously Chairman of the Supervisory Board since July 2024 and CEO of ABACON CAPITAL, succeeds interim CEO Stephan Schulz-Gohritz, who remains CFO. Nicola Brandolese, former Deputy Chairman, will assume the role of Chairman of the Supervisory Board on April 1, 2025. The leadership change aims to continue the "SpexFocus" restructuring program launched in 2024, which targets increased profitability through streamlined costs and optimized product portfolios. Krauss stated his intent to lead the company toward a profitable future by building on existing transformation foundations.

Mister Spex SE announced that Chief Financial Officer and Management Board member Stephan Schulz-Gohritz will leave the company by mutual agreement effective October 31, 2025. Schulz-Gohritz joined in January 2024 and assumed ad interim overall responsibility from August 1, 2024, during which he initiated the SpexFocus restructuring program. Supervisory Board Chairman Nicola Brandolese acknowledged his contribution to the company’s transformation toward long-term profitability. The departure does not affect the financial outlook adjusted on June 16, 2025. Mister Spex is scheduled to publish its third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025 on November 13, 2025.

Mister Spex SE announced on October 30, 2025, the appointment of Benjamin v. Schenck as Chief Financial Officer and Management Board member, effective November 1, 2025. He succeeds Stephan Schulz-Gohritz, who departs by mutual agreement on October 31, 2025. Schenck brings over 15 years of finance experience from Outfittery, ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE, and BNP Paribas. CEO Tobias Krauss stated Schenck will strengthen financial steering to support disciplined growth and profitability during the company’s transformation phase. Chairman Nicola Brandolese noted his digital platform expertise aids long-term value creation. Schenck expressed excitement about driving strategic and financial transformation within Mister Spex’s omnichannel model.