Thomas Koester

Thomas Koester has extensive work experience in retail operations and management. Thomas is currently serving as the Head of Retail Operations at Mister Spex since September 2021. Prior to this, they worked at MSA - The Safety Company as a Regional Demand Analyst for Europe from November 2014 to August 2021. Thomas also held the role of Key Account Operations Manager at Levy Apparel from February 2014 to October 2014. In addition, Thomas worked as an Independent Operations Professional at Berlin from April 2013 to January 2014. Thomas has also held various positions at Icebreaker, including Head of Operations - Europe from August 2012 to March 2013 and Operations Manager from June 2009 to August 2012. At Oakley, Thomas served as the Inventory Control & Planning Manager for Europe from March 2007 to December 2008, Operations Manager for Germany from December 2003 to February 2007, and Operations & SAP Supervisor for Germany from August 2000 to November 2003.

Thomas Koester attended Technische Universität Berlin from 1994 to 2000, where they earned a degree in Business Administration equivalent to a German MBA, known as Diplom-Kaufmann.