Richemont Group promotes Jérôme Lambert as new CEO
Appointment of executive, who was previously the CEO of Montblanc and, most recently, the group’s chief operating officer, is ‘revealed’ in luxury group’s internal communication
There’s a new boss in town.
According to an internal communication seen by STYLE, Jérôme Lambert has been promoted to become the new CEO of Richemont Group, with immediate effect.
Lambert has a long history with the Swiss luxury group, which owns leading brands including Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Montblanc and Van Cleef & Arpels.
He has held other top posts, including CEO of Montblanc and, most recently, was appointed as the group’s chief operating officer last December
Lambert’s new role “sees him taking responsibility for the group’s future growth at a time when consumer habits are changing significantly”, Johann Rupert, chairman of Richemont, says in the internal communication.
“As we position the group to meet those challenges, he will lead the development of strategic plans reflecting the long-term objectives and priorities established by the board.”
Lambert will be joining the ranks of other fellow senior executives on the board as “first amongst equals”, Rupert says.