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Jon Omer to Head DeWitt North America
DeWitt has announced that Jon Omer has joined the company and that he will lead all DeWitt activities in North America, including Mexico and the Caribbean. Prior to joining DeWitt, Mr. Omer served as vice president at Harry Winston where he reorganized distribution and grew sales. Mr. Omer also oversaw Bulgari’s growth in North America for more than 10 years. Mr. Omer is Chairman of the American Watch Association and on the Board of Directors of the American Watch Guild.
Hublot Announces New U.S. and Latin America President
Hublot has announced the appointment of Beatrice de Quervain Blanchard as U.S. President. De Quervain Blanchard will join Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver and Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe to oversee the U.S. expansion strategy. At Hublot, de Quervain Blanchard will focus on gaining market share through a diverse marketing program that will include the opening of new boutique stores, a strong wholesale network and newsworthy communications initiatives.
Roger Dubuis Names National Director of Sales
Claudio Terjanian has been appointed National Director of Sales for Roger Dubuis in North America. His responsibilities include overseeing all distribution, sales and marketing. He will report to Ronald Wolfgang, President of Roger Dubuis North America. Prior to joining Roger Dubuis, Mr. Terjanian served as east coast, Caribbean, and Canadian sales representative for Franck Muller USA. While there, he worked with the brands Franck Muller, Pierre Kunz and Cvstos.
Vincent Perriard Appointed CEO of TechnoMarine
Vincent Perriard has been appointed CEO of TechnoMarine. Perriard has held several leadership positions in marketing, product development and general management at brands such as Audemars Piguet, Hamilton (Swatch Group) and most recently as global president at Concord, where the brand was re-launched in 2007 and the C1 Quantum Gravity won the design award at the 2008 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve.
Still on the Go – Walter Lange at 85
At 66, an age when others are enjoying their retirement, Walter Lange revived the A. Lange & Söhne watch brand in Saxony, which had been founded by his great-grandfather Ferdinand Adolph Lange. That was in 1990. Now about to celebrate his 85th birthday, he is still involved in his life’s work.
Romain Jerome and CEO Yvan Arpa Part Ways
Romain Jerome has announced that it has parted ways with CEO Yvan Arpa. Also leaving the company are the head of administration, the sales director and two other staff members. No reason was given for the departures. Romain Jerome’s press release states that “…the change of management in no way jeopardizes the ongoing success of the company, which continues to enjoy excellent sales, promising order volumes and an extremely strong brand image.”
Vincent Perriard Steps Down as Concord Global President
Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) announced today that Vincent Perriard, Global President of Concord, will leave the company. The Concord brand was re-launched with bold new designs in 2007 and their C1 Quantum Gravity Tourbillon won the design award at the 2008 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve. Concord will continue to develop the Quantum Gravity and the C1 collection.
Tourneau’s Howard Levitt to Step Down as CEO
Tourneau, LLC has announced that Howard R. Levitt has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2009. Mr. Levitt will continue to serve on the company’s Board, and he will continue as CEO until a new leader is selected. The company’s Board, with the participation of Mr. Levitt, will identify his successor in the coming months.
12 FACES OF TIME Profiles Top Watchmakers
The mood was refreshingly festive inside a packed pavilion in front of Hall 1 at Basel as luminaries from the world of watches gathered to celebrate Elizabeth Doerr’s new book, 12 FACES OF TIME: HOROLOGICAL VIRTUOSOS. Slated for release this fall, 12 FACES is a non-commercial, close-up look at 12 leading independent watchmakers and their mechanical masterpieces. Leonid Khankin, owner and creative director at the Swiss-American watch company Ernst Benz, threw the party to simultaneously celebrate the launch of his company’s Instrument Series and to honor the horological heroes profiled in Doerr’s book.
Philippe Bonay Named Lange N.A. President
A. Lange & Söhne has announced the appointment of Philippe Bonay to the position of President of A. Lange & Söhne, North America, effective April 13, 2009. Mr. Bonay has a strong background and knowledge of the luxury watch industry, having previously held the post of President of Panerai North America where he played a key role in the growth and development of the brand. Mr. Bonay also has broad international experience, having worked in France, Asia and most recently the U.S.
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