Ingrid Gerencser – Founder | Management
GEPA-Team
John F. Kennedy said:
“If not now, when? If not here, where? If not us, who?"
Our team is eager to face new challenges, make what is almost impossible possible, or simply answer your questions about Austria’s greatest sports picture data bank GEPA pictures. We are looking forward to receiving your request!
Stefan Körösi – Office
Heimo Stockinger – Photo Editorial Team
Laura-Sophie Gerencser – Social Media
Karin Neubinger – Office
Leonie Dunst – Photo Editorial Team
Martin Ritzer – Management
Mario Bühner-Weinrauch – Head of Photography
Sebastian Gruber – Photo Editorial Team
In Memoriam – Franz Pammer (1962–2024)
He shaped GEPA pictures for decades – as a passionate visual storyteller, visionary, and source of inspiration.
Franz Pammer was a co-founder and a defining figure of GEPA pictures. He passed away in December 2024 – on his 62nd birthday – after a serious illness.
As a brilliant press photographer with a unique instinct for capturing the decisive moment, Franz Pammer played a pivotal role in building and developing our agency. Together with Ingrid Gerencser, he founded GEPA pictures over 35 years ago – the name derives from the initials of their last names. Starting out with a small regional newspaper, he led GEPA pictures to become Austria’s largest sports photo agency.
Franz Pammer left his mark on GEPA pictures not only through his photographic talent but also through his entrepreneurial foresight. The transition to color photography, the shift to digital, and the expansion of the international distribution network all bear his signature. The archive, with more than eight million images, tells stories, captures emotions – and reflects his high standards of quality and expressiveness.
Family held a central place in his life, as did his deep connection to Graz, which was his home and a source of inspiration for many years – including for the photo book "In Love with Graz." Equally rooted was Franz Pammer’s bond with his hometown of Weiz, where he took his first steps in journalism.
His professional success was a source of great pride for his family. For them – and for many who worked with him – he was an inspiring individual who pursued his goals with passion, perseverance, and creativity. Beyond his professional achievements, Franz Pammer will also be remembered as a man of great humor, groundedness, and a fine sensitivity for human connection. His quiet but sincere generosity toward those closest to him was a reflection of his personality.
Franz Pammer profoundly shaped GEPA pictures. His work, his values, and his passion remain an integral part of our company.
"Getrost und hoffnungsvoll ruf ich ,adieu′
und leise füge ich hinzu – bis dann,
vielleicht gibt’s doch ein Wiederseh’n.
Wer weiß schon wie und wann."
(Franz Pammer)
