Swatch Group announces changes to the Executive Group Management Board

Swatch Group Announces Leadership Changes

The Swatch Group’s Executive Group Management Board is set to welcome two new members. Mr. Damiano Casafina, CEO of production company ETA, and Mr. Sylvain Dolla, CEO of the Tissot brand and current member of the Group’s Extended Group Management Board, were elected to the Executive Group Management Board during the latest Swatch Group Board of Directors meeting.

After 35 years of dedicated service to Swatch Group, Mr. Peter Steiger, Chief Controlling Officer and member of the Executive Group Management Board, has decided to retire. Swatch Group extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Steiger for his exceptional commitment, enthusiasm, and dynamism over the years. Although retiring, Mr. Steiger will continue to undertake individual mandates for the Group.

Additionally, three new members will join the Extended Group Management Board: Mr. Roland von Keith, CEO of German manufacturer Glashütte Original; Mr. Stephen De Lucchi, Country Manager of Swatch Group Hong Kong SAR and Swatch Group Macao SAR; and Mr. Alain Villard, CEO of the Swatch brand.

These leadership changes will take effect on September 1, 2024.