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Richemont Revamps Senior Executive Team with Key Appointments in Jewelry Division
Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, and Former Van Cleef Executive Join Senior Leadership, while Jérôme Lambert Transitions to Jaeger-LeCoultre
Richemont has made significant changes to its top-tier leadership, appointing a new CEO for one of its prestigious luxury watch brands and reshuffling its jewelry sector with three key executives joining the senior executive committee.
Catherine Rénier, the CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, has been promoted to Richemont’s senior executive committee effective immediately. Louis Ferla, CEO of Cartier, and Marie-Aude Stocker, former director of people, development, and prospective at Van Cleef & Arpels, have also been appointed to the committee. Stocker, who was previously responsible for talent management, has taken on the role of chief people officer.
Richemont’s CEO, Nicolas Bos, expressed confidence in the new leadership team, highlighting the invaluable industry and operational expertise Rénier and Ferla bring, especially given their roles overseeing two of Richemont’s largest and most renowned maisons. Bos also lauded Stocker’s new position, emphasizing her integral role in shaping Richemont’s talent and organizational strategy.
In a notable shift, Jérôme Lambert, currently on Richemont’s senior executive committee and board of directors, will be stepping down from both roles. Lambert is set to take the reins as CEO at Jaeger-LeCoultre, a renowned watchmaking brand within the Richemont portfolio.
These appointments signal Richemont’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership across both its watch and jewelry brands, aligning with the company’s strategic goals for the future.
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GJEPC Auckland Visit Targets Growth In India-NZ Jewellery Trade
The Opportunity In New Zealand Is Significant Relative To The Current Level Of Jewellery Trade. India’s Gem and Jewellery Exports To New Zealand Rose 50.56% To US$25.46 Million In FY2025-26, From US$16.91 Million In FY2024-25.
The GJEPC trade delegation’s Auckland programme has highlighted the scope for expanding India’s gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand as the two countries move towards implementing their recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
The Auckland visit was part of GJEPC’s Australia and New Zealand trade delegation, held from 20-26 August 2026, with the delegation focused on connecting Indian manufacturers and exporters with buyers and industry stakeholders across the two markets.
The opportunity in New Zealand is significant relative to the current level of jewellery trade. India’s gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand rose 50.56% to US$25.46 million in FY2025-26, from US$16.91 million in FY2024-25.
The recently concluded India-New Zealand FTA is expected to create further opportunities for Indian exporters. New Zealand has committed to duty-free access for Indian exports across 100% of its tariff lines once the agreement enters into force.
On 26th August, Vijay Mangukiya, Convener – International Events, GJEPC and leader of the delegation, met Dr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of India in Auckland. Mangukiya has said the delegation was aimed at bringing Indian manufacturers and exporters closer to buyers and industry stakeholders in both Australia and New Zealand, with the objective of identifying new business opportunities and developing long-term partnerships.
The delegation’s Auckland market visits covered a broad cross-section of the local jewellery sector, including Michael Hill, Wallace Bishop, Hardy Brothers, Prouds, and Partridge Jewellers. The delegation also observed international luxury and contemporary jewellery brands including Van Cleef & Arpels, Roberto Coin, Messika and FOPE, reflecting the competitive environment in which Indian exporters would be seeking to establish or expand relationships.
India’s exports of individual jewellery categories to New Zealand also recorded strong growth in FY2025-26. Gold jewellery exports rose 84% to US$17.47 million, while silver jewellery exports doubled to US$0.91 million. Lab-grown diamond exports rose 2% to US$0.63 million, and imitation jewellery increased 13.16% to US$0.43 million. Cut and polished diamond exports were US$5.76 million.
The figures underline the growing contribution of finished jewellery to India’s New Zealand business. With the FTA expected to improve market access and the Auckland market showing demand across gold, diamonds, coloured stones, pearls and branded jewellery, GJEPC’s delegation is seeking to convert this existing growth into deeper commercial relationships.
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