Stefan Gaa
Stefan Gaa is the President of Vision Care, based in Tokyo, Japan.
With over 25 years of international experience, Stefan has held pivotal roles as Regional President and General Manager, along with various senior marketing positions across prominent global companies.
Stefan was born in Stuttgart, Germany, and is a dynamic leader with a comprehensive background. Most recently, he served as the President of a leading company in the beauty industry, where he successfully established the region's strategy and operating model, achieved high single-digit revenue growth, and led a team of more than 500 individuals. His strong expertise in eCommerce and digital media has been a critical factor in driving multi-channel expansion. He also helped improve employee engagement scores across the region.
Throughout his career, Stefan has demonstrated a strong capability in managing P&L responsibilities. His previous roles saw him leading various market segments, where he turned around underperforming businesses and drove notable growth in challenging markets.
Stefan is fluent in German and English and speaks conversational Japanese. His educational background includes studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.