- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Department
- Executive & General Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
The Managing Director leads Van Cleef & Arpels’ Taiwan market, overseeing market development, business growth, financial objectives, and the Maison’s image and standards. Reporting to the President APAC, the role sits on the Maison’s International Codir des Codirs, APAC Executive Committee, and Richemont NEA Executive Committee, and leads local strategy, operations, client development, communications, and organizational governance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead local strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual budget cycle covering sales targets, A&P, Capex, and FTEs; monitor P&L and allocate resources with a strong ROI focus.
- Drive implementation of the 360° strategy by anticipating market trends, overseeing strategic initiatives across retail, marketing, communication, and operations, and collaborating with Regional Exco members to roll out processes and share best practices.
- Represent the Maison as its primary ambassador and spokesperson, promoting and protecting its image and reputation, expanding public recognition, engaging with media and press, and building relationships with local Art & Culture networks and key partners.
- Define and drive an elevated client development strategy across CRM, e-business, and after-sales; engage in high-level client relations to cultivate loyalty and ensure service excellence.
- Champion the Maison culture through an interpersonal approach, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace and a strong sense of belonging across teams.
- Lead and govern the local organization, evaluate Codir leadership performance, develop talent pipelines and succession plans, drive key recruitment, maintain close ties with Richemont shared structures, and ensure strict compliance.
- Oversee overall market development, business growth, financial objectives, and the Maison’s image and standards of excellence across all touchpoints.
Qualifications
- Significant senior executive and leadership experience in luxury retail management.
- A proven track record of driving sustainable business growth and managing complex P&L, budgeting, and commercial operations.
- Deep expertise in client development and client experience excellence.
- An established network and the ability to engage authentically with HNWIs, business partners, and Art & Culture communities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to foster team belonging, nurture a collaborative and positive workplace culture, develop leadership talent, and navigate a changing competitive ecosystem with strong compliance and strategic acumen.
Skills
Experience
Significant senior executive and leadership experience in luxury retail management
Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
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