Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation welcomes Chanel, Hermès, and LVMH at the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation Board. This integration and openness mark an important step in the Foundation’s desire to support the watchmaking industry as a whole, with all the stakeholders. Founded in September 2022, on the initiative of Rolex, Richemont, and Patek Philippe, the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation is pleased to announce the arrival of three new key members, Chanel, Hermès, and LVMH, which are joining the founding members on the WWGF Board.

After two years as Chairman, Jean-Frédéric Dufour, CEO of Rolex, will pass the torch on July 1, 2024, to his successor, Cyrille Vigneron, President and CEO of Cartier, for two years, and will become the Treasurer of WWGF.

Under the stewardship of Cyrille Vigneron as Chairman and Claude Peny as Vice-Chairman, WWGF's Board will focus on defining the strategic and development axes of Watches and Wonders Geneva, a major event that currently brings together the biggest players in the global watchmaking industry. With 54 exhibiting brands and 49,000 visitors at its last edition in April 2024, Watches and Wonders Geneva posted a record result. The Exhibiting Committee, composed of representatives of the exhibiting brands, will continue to ensure the success of the event.

The integration of these new members will undoubtedly allow WWGF to make watchmaking shine even more intensely around the world through its flagship event, Watches and Wonders Geneva. The next edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva will be held from April 1 to April 7, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.

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