Dirk Kress

Dirk Kress is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in industry and service companies, particularly in the financial and IT sectors.

He has a strong background in both traditional marketing processes and digital media, showcasing a high affinity for internet marketing.

Dirk excels in leadership roles, demonstrating his ability to effectively lead teams and employees.

He is fluent in German, his mother tongue, and English, with a basic understanding of French.

In addition to his role at Karakun AG, Dirk serves as a board member at BaselOne, an association that hosts the exclusive software developer conference in Basel.

Dirk holds a degree in NDS Exportökonom (FH) from FH Reutlingen (Germany) and FFH Schweiz (Switzerland), focusing on Business, Management, Marketing, and related services.

He has also completed a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Digital Marketing Institute.

Throughout his career, Dirk has held various marketing positions, including Marketing Manager at Karakun AG, Executive Board Member at BaselOne, Marketing Manager at Canoo Engineering AG, and more.

His diverse experience includes owning a marketing consultancy, serving as Marketing Director at IBV Informatik GmbH, and working in marketing roles at companies like Magnetic Autocontrol GmbH and Sparkasse Lörrach-Rheinfelden.