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Frank Goergen

International Licensing and Sales Manager, Blaupunkt 
Europe, Africa, North America

Frank Goergen is playing a significant role in expanding the Blaupunkt´s brand presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

With a solid 20-year background in the Consumer Electronics industry, his expertise extends from market development to global expansion.

Previously, he led sales and business development in the TV Broadcast Hardware industry.

Following the acquisition of Blaupunkt by Established.Inc, Frank’s responsibilities now also encompass the growth
and integration of other Established brands like Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende, leveraging his skills to enhance their market presence.





 

Prasanna Pilimatalauwe

International Licensing and Sales Manager, Blaupunkt
South-America, India, Middle-East, Asia and Australia

Prasanna, a Senior Business Development & Brand Licensing Manager, has been with Blaupunkt for the past 8 years in Luxembourg, following an earlier tenure in Germany.

He is known for his extensive knowledge in global intellectual property and the consumer electronics industry. Prasanna has a proven track record in developing new markets and working within multinational structures.

Currently, he spearheads the Blaupunkt licensing business in Latin America and Asia. With the recent acquisition of Blaupunkt by Established.Inc, his role now also encompasses enhancing the presence of other Established brands such as Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende in these regions. Fluent in German, English, and Spanish, Prasanna’s linguistic skills complement his extensive professional expertise.

 

Thorsten Gebhardt

Brand Licensing Consultant, Blaupunkt

Thorsten, a Director Licensing at Blaupunkt in Luxembourg, has dedicated 14 years to the brand, with the last 7 years as a Brand Licensing Consultant. In this role, he skillfully develops and executes strategic licensing programs for both new and existing clients. Thorsten excels in managing high-level relationships with licensing partners, contributing significantly to revenue and EBITDA growth. His extensive background includes international sports products and high-value licensing, drawing from his experiences with Dunlop Sports, Porsche Design, and Blaupunkt. With the acquisition of Blaupunkt by Established.Inc, Thorsten’s responsibilities now extend to enhancing the licensing strategies for other Established brands like Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende, leveraging his deep industry knowledge and expertise.






Romain Peter

HR & Portfolio Manager, Blaupunkt

Romain, serving as Portfolio & HR Manager at Blaupunkt in Luxembourg, has been a key part of the company for more than 7 years. He is responsible for the Administrative & HR structure at Blaupunkt, overseeing an international panel of the brand’s licensees. His expertise in recruiting and leading a team of experienced professionals has been essential to Blaupunkt’s significant growth. Romain’s background includes notable experience in the automotive and household cleaning industries, along with a solid foundation in business administration and cross-border business dynamics. With the acquisition of Blaupunkt by Established.Inc, Romain now also plays a vital role in integrating and managing HR and portfolio aspects for other Established brands such as Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende.







Norman Pralow

Marketing Consultant, Blaupunkt

Norman is serving the Blaupunkt team as an external marketing consultant, tasked with overseeing all marketing aspects of the brand. Along with his team, he ensures consistent brand design across various platforms, including social media, online, and offline channels, and supervises product approvals. Norman is adept at developing and executing lead generation marketing campaigns, supporting the sales team in creating new licensing opportunities. He played a pivotal role in laying the marketing groundwork for Blaupunkt’s licensing strategy, which included the development of the brand’s corporate design and website concept. His professional experience includes roles in sales, product management, and trade marketing. Following Blaupunkt’s acquisition by Established.Inc, Norman’s contract was extended to include marketing for other Established brands like Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende, aiming to boost their market presence and growth.

 

Lisa Birch Gearhart

Sales & Marketing Manager, Blaupunkt

Lisa, plays a vital role in Sales and Marketing Support. She is responsible for assisting both the sales and marketing teams and adeptly manages the company-wide CRM tool. Her skills in content creation are pivotal, as she oversees projects that require collaboration between marketing and sales. Additionally, Lisa is active in prospecting for marketing qualified leads. Prior to her tenure at Blaupunkt, she gained valuable experience in sales, marketing, and event management in the United States. Following the acquisition of Blaupunkt by Established.Inc, Lisa’s responsibilities now extend to supporting sales and marketing initiatives for other Established brands such as Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende, leveraging her expertise to enhance their market reach and effectiveness.






Joseph Ding

International Licensing and Sales Manager, Blaupunkt
East Asia

Joseph Ding, a skilled business management graduate from East China University of Science and Technology, brings nearly 13 years of experience from international companies to his role at Blaupunkt. He has excelled in various sales and operations positions, distinguished by his rigorous work ethic and exceptional execution skills. Joseph’s proficiency in multiple languages, including Chinese and English, further enhances his capabilities in the international business arena. In his current role, he focuses on expanding Blaupunkt’s licensing and sales initiatives in East Asia. With the recent acquisition of Blaupunkt by Established.Inc, Joseph’s expertise is now also integral to growing the presence of other Established brands such as Thomson, RCA, and Nordmende in the region, capitalizing on his extensive experience and linguistic skills.

 

We help to grow your business and bottom line profits. It all starts with the right brand.

Licensing Defined It is not enough to simply rent a brand. You need the right brand AND the right licensor. Since 2008 the BLAUPUNKT brand, and the licensing team behind it, has helped more than 40 licensees from around the globe successfully make more money.

The BLAUPUNKT Brand Licensing Program is a great fit for many different business models

Benefits

Not sure if BLAUPUNKT brand licensing can help your business?

The BLAUPUNKT brand looks and works great on any kind of consumer lifestyle product.

Licensing Defined

Given BLAUPUNKT’s 90+ years history of product lines, one might think that the brand would only apply to mobile or audio products. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Take the lead now! Let´s assess how the BLAUPUNKT licensing plan can improve your business. An initial assessment will only take 15 minutes. Those 15 minutes could boost your profits for years to come.

Straightforward and fast. Realize your profits instantly

Licensing Defined

Some licensees launch their first BLAUPUNKT products as quickly as 100 days after signature. Even better their BLAUPUNKT products have already made more turnover in their first year than their companies own white label products managed to sell in 5 years.

The BLAUPUNKT licensing plan is, without a doubt, one of the easiest to implement licensing plans in the industry.

As a BLAUPUNKT licensee, you will be instantly perceived as a substantial, trustworthy buyer - which helps when negotiating.

Licensing Defined

Our 40+ brand community members are well connected and share their supplier contacts. In many cases, this can speed your time to market because suppliers have the ability to replicate items already produced for other markets and are already familiar with BLAUPUNKT products.

The team behind the concept makes the difference.

Benefits

Once signed up, our licensees immediately enjoy the professional consulting benefits of our experienced and multicultural team. The brand licensing success team is available to help with every step of the process. From helping to implement a new licensing plan, to facilitating connections within the community to generate as many synergies as possible, we are always there to guide you.

“GIP´s brand & licensing team gives all means possible to help licensees meet and exceed their targets.”

Aaron Illouz, CEO of the BLAUPUNKT licensee for Audio in Western Europe

The highlights of the Blaupunkt licensing program

Brand Heritage

Brand Heritage

Established in Berlin, Germany in 1924 the brand quickly became famous in consumer electronics and in-car entertainment worldwide.

Proven Concept

Founded in 2009, 40+ licensees have already joined the powerful BLAUPUNKT Global Brand Community. Together they have launched more than 1000 products each year.

Brand Partner Support

From the beginning, the BLAUPUNKT licensing experts consult with every new licensee to ensure that they can start their license projects as quickly and successfully as possible.

Marketing Package

Promote your products effectively without needing to add additional specialized staff resources. This includes our uniformed global web presence and easy-to-use design guides.