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BREAKING NEWS: Patrick Pruniaux is new CEO of Ulysse Nardin
Aug 17, 2017,09:12 AM
Patrick Pruniaux will be the new Ulysse Nardin CEO effective August 28, 2018. Patrik Hoffmann will be stepping down for personal reasons to pursue other opportunities.
To read the complete press release, please visit our News Central forum here:
www.watchprosite.com
Cheers,
Anthony
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BREAKING NEWS: Patrick Pruniaux is new CEO of Ulysse Nardin
By: AnthonyTsai : August 17th, 2017-09:12
Patrick Pruniaux will be the new Ulysse Nardin CEO effective August 28, 2018. Patrik Hoffmann will be stepping down for personal reasons to pursue other opportunities. To read the complete press release, please visit our News Central forum here: Cheers, ...
+1 LOL
By: Alkiro1 : August 17th, 2017-09:34
New CEO but not a new Marketing Director 😉 Best wishes Alkiro
Another change which is a bit sad in my view.
By: Dave G : August 17th, 2017-11:20
I may be too nostalgic remembering the better days (IMO) for this Brand with Rolf, Pierre and Ludwig. Patrick H. seemed to be the last connection to the creative days of old. I bought many pieces in the past but little from UN us teased me for some years....
I am a bit (just a bit) worried
By: wover : August 19th, 2017-23:08
mainly because of this statement: “I am delighted to see a talented individual such as Patrick Pruniaux join Ulysse Nardin, which once again illustrates the attractiveness of the Kering Group." "attractiveness of the Kering Group" Huh? As a career vehicle...
My suspicion ...
By: Marcus Hanke : September 4th, 2017-05:01
... is that Kering acquired UN at a very high price, maybe even too high, compared with what is rumoured to have been paid for Breitling. UN's strength was slow, yet permanent growth. It was clear that, eventually, UN could not continue outside a strong e...
+1. [nt]
By: amanico : September 10th, 2017-09:05
Kering's input certainly permitted the series production ...
By: Marcus Hanke : September 11th, 2017-03:30
... of several own base movements, which is essential to put butter onto the bread. The spectacular new pieces, like the deck tourbillon, are conversation starters and marketing pillars, but hardly enough to keep such a company operative. I, too, can by n...
Certainly a more aggressive sales and marketing campaign is developing.
By: MichaelC : September 11th, 2017-06:27
I do not believe Ulysse Nardin would become a primary sponsor of a boat in the America's Cup without the Kering Group financial backing. And now we start to see more UN partnerships and ambassadors, just like with other brands. I love this brand and hope ...
Bad sign
By: JBB : August 30th, 2017-22:36
I used to read this forum some 15 years ago and just reacquainted myself with it. I met Mr. Schynder in Silicon Valley where I live some years ago. While a bit quirky, it was clear he was a strong leader and had an unmistakable drive and vision. I also ha...