Gert Weyers

Gert Weyers is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in business development, marketing, and sales support within the luggage industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development and Distributors at Samsonite Europe since July 2012, Gert is responsible for overseeing distributor markets and joint ventures in Turkey and South Africa. Gert's career at Samsonite Europe NV began in January 2005 as Vice President of Marketing Europe, where responsibilities included product marketing and trade marketing. Additional roles include Marketing Director Europe and leadership positions analyzing markets and establishing joint ventures in South Africa and Russia. Previously, Gert held managerial roles at MirCorp, overseeing offices in Moscow and Amsterdam. Educational credentials include studies at CERAN, Interel Brussels, and London Business School.