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.