Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to announce the appointment of Jérôme Lambert, currently Richemont Group Chief Operating Officer, to Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Jérôme Lambert has had a distinguished career within Richemont, having notably served as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre in the past for more than 11 years. Mr. Lambert started his career at Richemont serving as Financial Controller for Jaeger-LeCoultre in 1996, then in 1999 he became the Chief Financial Officer for the brand and in 2002 he took over the role of Chief Executive Officer at JLC.

While serving as CEO for Jaeger-LeCoultre, he also served as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for A. Lange & Söhne between 2009 and 2011.

In 2013, he left his position at Jaeger-LeCoultre to become the Chief Executive Officer of Montblanc and then transitioned at the end of 2017 to the role of Group Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member at The Richemont Group. In September 2018, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board Member at Richemont Group, and back in June 2024, he stepped down to become the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member for the group.

“It is with profound honor and genuine pleasure that I return to the Grande Maison, the place where I first set foot into the magnificent world of Swiss watchmaking. This opportunity is both a privilege and a homecoming to the craft and heritage that have shaped my career.” — Jérôme Lambert

Jérôme will be able to bring to bear his deep knowledge of the watch industry and affinity with the Maison as well as his vast Group experience to maintain its pioneering role in Swiss watchmaking and ensure its long-term success.

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