The Berlin eyewear retailer Mister Spex SE is filling a key position. On Thursday, the optician chain announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Stephan Schulz-Gohritz “left the company by mutual agreement on October 31, 2025.”
His successor has already been chosen. On November 1st, Benjamin von Schenck will become the new CFO. He brings “over 15 years of experience in finance and management functions in digital business models, in retail and in the media industry,” according to a statement. Most recently, von Schenck was CFO of the fashion platform Outfittery. Before that, he held “several senior financial positions” at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE.
Tobias Krauss, CEO of Mister Spex, welcomed the new addition: “We are very pleased to welcome Benjamin to Mister Spex. His comprehensive financial expertise, operational thinking and proven experience in managing transformation and integration processes make him the ideal person for the next phase of our company’s development,” he explained in a statement. “With a focus on sustainable growth and profitability, Benjamin will play a central role in strengthening our financial governance and driving profitable growth.”
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