Our People

Our managers give you insight into what their experience has been working for the Group, either in a Maison or for a regional shared service organisation:

A Chief Executive of a Watch Maison

A Chief Executive of a Watch Maison with an extraordinary career spanning the world tells us how, since joining the group 25 years ago, he has worked for two of our leading Maisons in Paris, Toronto, Geneva, London and Hong Kong.

“My time in Hong Kong gave me invaluable insight into diversity, adaptability and an open-minded spirit, all of which are fundamental to me today in tailoring the Maison’s regional strategy to the particularities of the world’s different markets. Having an entrepreneurial spirit and an international outlook are of primary importance for success in the Group. Moreover, working internationally gives one the possibility of acquiring the experiences and the adaptability with which to take on most work-related challenges.”

A Finance Director

A Finance Director of a leading Maison speaks about his career with us to date. During the 14 years spent with the Group, he has successfully undertaken a number of finance and accounting duties for menswear, fashion and accessories business units. In his current position, his role takes on a truly international dimension.

“We are lucky in that our working environment is extremely enjoyable as Richemont premises are often located in the most prestigious districts of the capital cities. Moreover, the relationship between our employees is based on open dialogue and mutual respect.

The Maison I work for offers a multitude of opportunities for international and departmental exchange. Pragmatism, flexibility and an international mindset are the keys to success at this company."

An experienced retail executive

An experienced retail executive who has built an impressive career in the commercial arena in just 12 years, speaks about her experience in the Group. After having taken on the Directorship of a prestigious boutique in New York, she is now a senior executive for the brand’s retail operations.

“The profession that I have chosen is both enthralling and stimulating. Thanks to an exceptional work environment, the uniquely warm interaction between people I work with, and the exclusive geographical situation of each Boutique, I have been able to grow professionally within this Maison filled with enthusiasm, passion and unswerving motivation.

Endorsement of professional progression is a key characteristic of the Group. Indeed, at a very early stage, Richemont frequently hands over significant responsibilities to its employees and throughout a career will encourage aspirations to be met.”

A Regional Manager

For the last decade, this manager has sucessfully contributed to the development of a key Maison and to our regional subsidiary in Greater China. Key boutiques have opened to great acclaim in Beijing and Shanghai and further Boutique successes are early anticipated. By multiplying the points of sale, this Maison will guarantee its standing in one of the most important economic markets of tomorrow - China.

“Corporate strategies driven by our Maisons are clear and well communicated, a transparency which adds to the cohesion of the organisation internationally, making it easier to better understand the Company's operations. Moreover, the primacy of our products ensures the Maison’s legacy will be a lasting one.

The dissemination of the Maison’s image will continue via the lending of products to museums and through the establishment of art foundations, for example, in China. China will be tomorrow's market; our prime importance is therefore to make sure we are established in China today.”

A Boutique Director

With a 20-year career path in sales for the ‘king of all jewellers’ and a Directorship of a prestigious Boutique, this Boutique Director knows the secrets that lie behind the art of selling luxury goods.

“The organisational and managerial responsibilities are inherent to Boutique Directorship professions; the elaboration of business planning, the need to keep within budgets, the management of stock levels. There is an equally important element of Human Resources planning with recruitment, training and evaluation of the sales force, which underpins a constant priority to maintain customer relations and client satisfaction.

Essentially, success in sales of high luxury goods will depend on experienced gained through the fullness of time, the articulation of real passion for the products and the Maison you represent and, fundamentally, to really enjoy working in the trade.”