Richemont Regional Managing Director

About Richemont

Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategy for TimeVallée aligned with global objectives, adapting to market dynamics and regional specificities
• Drive sustainable growth in sales and productivity through aggressive yet measured expansion
• Manage P&L for APAC region including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis to achieve revenue targets
• Oversee all operational aspects ensuring client experience consistency, adherence to global guidelines, and scalability across functions
• Identify and evaluate commercial development opportunities including boutique openings, brand mix optimization, and strategic closures
• Lead multi-brand rollout projects encompassing commercial terms, store design, logistics, training, and critical compliance elements
• Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer behaviour to maintain TimeVallée's competitive positioning
• Act as primary liaison with landlords, retail partners, Maisons, and Richemont functions, cultivating strategic alliances
• Lead development and implementation of local innovative initiatives to enhance brand image and drive client acquisition
• Manage and develop team covering commercial development, marketing, store design, retail operations, and training functions
• Champion culture of talent development, engagement, and accountability aligned with brand and Group priorities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in luxury retail management, ideally within the watch or jewelry industry
• Proven experience partnering and negotiating with key wholesale accounts and luxury retail partners
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-functional teams and limited resources with hands-on management approach
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong business and financial acumen with proven P&L management capability
• Deep understanding of APAC distribution landscape, market dynamics, consumer behaviors, and luxury trends
• Fluency in English required; proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is a significant asset

Skills

Experience

Extensive experience in luxury retail management, ideally within the watch or jewelry sector, with proven track record of managing multi-market operations and leading wholesale partnerships in Asia Pacific.

Education

Not specified

Workplace

Culture

Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.

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