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Dubai Future Foundation, Richemont Invite Entrepreneurs to Reshape Luxury Retail Through Accelerator Program

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Successful candidates will be given a five-week, expenses paid opportunity to develop their ideas in partnership with skilled advisors and mentors.

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  • Successful candidates will be given a five-week, expenses paid opportunity to develop their ideas in partnership with skilled advisors and mentors.
  • DFF and Richemont want to hear new ideas from innovators, start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs about how technology and innovation can improve waiting time in luxury boutiques, while enhancing client experience and engagement.
  • They also want to hear ideas on how to inspire and attract younger customers to Richemont luxury brands.
  • For more information on the Future of Luxury Retail Technologies challenge, please visit ( https://www.dubaifuture.ae/richemont-2024 ).

Artificial Intelligence Has Landed in the Watch Industry

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Looking for real time actual sale price information for a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711? Trying to find the best deal in the market for a Rolex Daytona 116500LN?

Key Points: 
  • Developed by tech stars in collaboration with major watch industry players and pros.
  • For a smarter approach to watch collecting, explore everywatch.com today
    EveryWatch is the only global online watch information platform, providing comprehensive and reliable watch data from brands, auction houses and marketplaces globally.
  • "I am excited to see EveryWatch completing the watch ecosystem as the largest watch database, providing accurate and reliable pricing information to the watch community.
  • Watch Report; and other leading collectors and tech leaders, to address the lack of reliable, verified information in the second-hand watch market.

TACORI Announces Roeya Vaughan as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

TACORI , a timeless and iconic fine jewelry brand, today announced the appointment of Roeya Vaughan as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • TACORI , a timeless and iconic fine jewelry brand, today announced the appointment of Roeya Vaughan as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230817069197/en/
    Since joining TACORI as Chief Commercial Officer in 2020, Vaughan has successfully spearheaded the development and implementation of a strategic plan to propel the brand into its next chapter of growth.
  • TACORI has been family-owned for over 40 years, and the Tacorian family will continue to actively oversee the brand.
  • “We are taking a bold step forward, underscoring our commitment to growth and evolution, with the appointment of TACORI’s first external Chief Executive Officer,” said Paul Tacorian.

TOGETHER GROUP ACQUIRES NORTH SIX

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

LONDON and NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Together Group, the global group of technology, marketing and design agencies serving the luxury and lifestyle sectors, announces today that it has completed the acquisition of North Six, the world-renowned, multi-discipline collective which supports clients to amplify their message through global content production, experiential and influencer marketing services.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, North Six is a trusted partner for creative agencies, photographers as well as motion-picture directors and studios.
  • "North Six strengthens our group's positioning as the trusted partner serving luxury-lifestyle brands with high-quality content and campaigns," says Christian Kurtzke, the CEO of Together Group.
  • Oliver Hicks, the founder of North Six, said: "We are excited to become part of Together Group.
  • Joining Together Group is an exciting and inspiring new opportunity that will give us a fresh long-term perspective."

Lucid Announces New Board Members, Sherif Marakby, Chabi Nouri, and Ori Winitzer

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Monday, April 24, 2023

NEWARK, Calif., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards for luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World Luxury Car Award, today announced the election of Sherif Marakby, Chabi Nouri, and Ori Winitzer to its board of directors effective immediately. The new directors were elected at Lucid's annual shareholder meeting held earlier today, replacing Nancy Gioia, Frank Lindenberg, and Tony Posawatz. 

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  • "We're excited to have Sherif, Chabi, and Ori join Lucid's board of directors during such a pivotal time in our company's journey to build a sustainable future for generations to come," said Peter Rawlinson, Lucid's CEO and CTO.
  • "I'm delighted to be joining Lucid's board of directors," said Sherif Marakby.
  • "With exceptional performance, an elegant design, and game-changing range, Lucid Air is a truly innovative luxury sedan," said Ori Winitzer.
  • Sherif Marakby has served as an advisor to MemryX Inc., an automotive and consumer products company since July 2022.

DECISIONS OF THE RICHEMONT 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Compagnie Financire Richemont SA (the "Company") held its 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") in Geneva today.

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  • Compagnie Financire Richemont SA (the "Company") held its 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") in Geneva today.
  • The General Assembly voted in favour of the re-appointment of all Board members who stood for re-election this year for a further one-year term.
  • In addition, 'A'shareholders were asked to formally designate one person to serve as representative of all 'A'shareholders on the Board.
  • Following the vote of 'A'shareholders only, Ms Wendy Luhabe was designated as representative of the 'A'shareholders with a compelling majority.

HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and Salon de TE open today

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

HONG KONG, Sept 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, opened today with more than 200 exhibitors taking part.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept 7, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - The 41st HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair and 10th Salon de TE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd, opened today with more than 200 exhibitors taking part.
  • To identify watch design talents and promote creativity, the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd and The Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd co-organised the 39th Hong Kong Watch and Clock Design Competition.
  • This brand-new project has been launched by the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, supported by the HKTDC, the Federation of Hong Kong Watch Trades & Industries Ltd and the Hong Kong Design Institute, and is funded by the "Trade and Industrial Organisation Support Fund" of the Trade and Industry Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government.
  • - Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: https://hkwatchfair.hktdc.com

RESPONSE TO BLUEBELL CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING ITEMS 4.1 AND 5.17

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

RESPONSE TO BLUEBELL CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED:

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  • RESPONSE TO BLUEBELL CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED:
    On 15 August 2022, the Board of Directors (the 'Board') of Compagnie Financire Richemont SA (the 'Company') provided additional information regarding the Company's 2022 Annual General Meeting .
  • Since then, the Board has received queries from Bluebell Capital Partners LP ('Bluebell') in relation to items 4.1 and 5.17 of the Notice of Meeting and the related Board recommendations.
  • In the spirit of transparency towards shareholders, the Company is providing the following additional information on the queries and the Company's response.
  • To Bluebell, this recommendation is inadmissible because it is made without a valid reason within the meaning of Swiss law.

TRIBUTE TO MAITRE JEAN-PAUL AESCHIMANN

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Matre Aeschimann served as Richemont Deputy Chairman for 22 years, from its foundation in 1988 till 2010.

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  • Matre Aeschimann served as Richemont Deputy Chairman for 22 years, from its foundation in 1988 till 2010.
  • During his tenure, he was also Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee and the Nominations Committee.
  • A graduate in law from the University of Neuchtel, Matre Aeschimann studied at Harvard University and was admitted to the Bar of Geneva.
  • Paying tribute to Me Jean-Paul Aeschimann, Johann Rupert, Chairman, said:
    It is with profound emotion and immense sadness that I learnt of the passing of Me Jean-Paul Aeschimann, a highly respected and valued colleague, who was a member of Richemonts founding team.

Richemont reports strong FY22 ESG performance

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, today releases its annual Sustainability Report 2022 , detailing the Groups strong ESG performance for the year ended 31 March 2022.

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  • Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, today releases its annual Sustainability Report 2022 , detailing the Groups strong ESG performance for the year ended 31 March 2022.
  • We have continued to accelerate our sustainability efforts throughout FY2022, delivering against our short-, medium- and long-term goals, said Burkhart Grund, Chief Finance Officer, Richemont.
  • With my team, I am further developing the Groups vision to accelerate and amplify the Groups ESG transformation, said Brangre Ruchat, Chief Sustainability Officer, Richemont.
  • In FY22, Richemont received a Sustainalytics rating of 10.7, highlighting a low ESG risk profile and ranking the Group in the top 2% of companies rated worldwide.