Gerald Kossaer

Gerald Kossaer has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Gerald began their career as a Marketing and Sales Manager at Kossaer Fashion Stores, a fashion retail and wholesales trade company, where they worked from 1989 to 1992. From 1992 to 1999, they held the position of Marketing, Sales, and Business Development Manager at Da Pina Franchise, a food business.

In 1999, Kossaer joined Dynamic Systems Software Distribution as Director of Product and Portfolio Management. Gerald subsequently served as Director of Marketing and PR before becoming Director of Marketing, PR, and Buying. During their time at Dynamic Systems, they were responsible for the distribution of various gaming products from publishers such as EA, Ubi Soft, Microprose, and more.

In 2003, Kossaer joined JoWooD Productions Software AG, a leading worldwide publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software. Gerald held several roles at the company, including International Marketing, PR, and Product Development Director. Gerald also served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Production, as well as in a restructuring and recapitalization management role.

From 2010 to 2013, Kossaer was a member of the Board at the Austrian Software Association. In 2008, they joined Nintendo as Marketing Director for Austria and CEE, and later became Marketing Director for Austria specifically.

Most recently, Kossaer has been working as the Marketing and Brand Director at Timex Group, a position they have held since 2012.

Gerald Kossaer attended the Karl Franzens University in Graz from 1989 to 1995, studying Business Administration. Gerald then enrolled in the Economic Chamber of Austria, where they completed the College for Sales, Marketing & Advertising from 1997 to 1999, and later the College for Sales & Key Account Management from 1999 to 2001.