Kriss Brunngraber

Kriss Brunngraber has extensive experience in the photography and imaging equipment industry. Kriss started their career as a Technical Representative at Bogen Photo Corp in 1979. Kriss then worked as a Regional Sales Manager at Falcon Safety Products, where they organized independent distributors and introduced new products and advertising campaigns.

In 1982, Brunngraber joined Sharp Electronics as a Trade Show Manager, overseeing national tradeshows and coordinating with the product management team. Kriss then returned to Bogen Imaging, the predecessor of Manfrotto, and served as a Product Manager, responsible for the financial success and promotion of multiple brands.

Brunngraber continued their career at Manfrotto Distribution, Inc., first as the Director of Technical Services and Manager of Product Marketing. Kriss managed a team and was accountable for product positioning, pricing, advertising, and logistics. Later, they became the Marketing Director and led a five-person team in developing and delivering marketing and sales programs for various digital photography and imaging equipment brands.

From 2014, Brunngraber worked at MAC Group as a Brand Manager. Kriss was responsible for new product development, quality control, and competitive analysis for brands like Benro, Induro, and MeFoto. Kriss actively engaged with photographers, VIPs, and retailers to understand their needs.

Overall, Brunngraber has a strong background in product management, marketing, trade shows, and sales in the photography and imaging equipment industry.

Kriss Brunngraber obtained a High School Diploma from Dumont High School between 1970 and 1974. Subsequently, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Photo Arts and Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology, completing it from 1974 to 1978.

Later, Kriss attended Bergen Community College between 1987 and an unspecified end year, where they studied Import and Export Business Development. Moreover, they also engaged in further education at the American Management Association International, focusing on Successful Business to Business Product Management starting from 1998.