The Summit Collection: A Strong First Step for New Brand Earthen

Earthen Company is one of the freshest names to enter the watch market, founded in Hong Kong in 2025 by a group of passionate collectors and enthusiasts. Co-founder Jonathan Chan, also a key figure behind The Horology Club, explains that the team approached this project as collectors first, not as traditional watchmakers.

The result is a debut that doesn’t chase trends but instead offers something unique, a series of ceramic, field- and pilot-inspired watches at an accessible price point. With the launch of the Summit Collection, it’s clear Earthen intends to make an impression from day one.

Home

News Richemont Appoints New Leaders for Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin

The Second Major Executive Overhaul This Year, Set to Take Effect in Early 2025

ByWaqt

30.11.2024

2 minutes read

Add To Favorite

Richemont has unveiled another wave of leadership changes within its prestigious portfolio of watchmaking brands. Effective January 1, 2025, Jérôme Lambert will assume the role of CEO at Jaeger-LeCoultre, while Laurent Perves will take the helm at Vacheron Constantin.

These appointments follow earlier announcements made this year, including Louis Ferla's designation as the new CEO of Cartier and Catherine Rénier's transition from leading Vacheron Constantin and previously Jaeger-LeCoultre to heading Van Cleef & Arpels. Additionally, in September, Montblanc, another brand under Richemont, appointed Giorgio Sarné as its CEO.

Laurent Perves, who brings over two decades of experience in the luxury and watchmaking industries, has been instrumental in Vacheron Constantin’s ascent as a leader in haute horlogerie. Since joining the Maison in 2016, Perves has held key roles, first as Chief Marketing Officer and later as Chief Commercial Officer from 2021. His tenure has been marked by significant commercial achievements and the reinforcement of the brand’s legacy in fine watchmaking.

Perves began his career at the LVMH group before transitioning to the watchmaking sector in 2014 as Head of Brand Communication for Audemars Piguet.

Jérôme Lambert’s return to Jaeger-LeCoultre marks a homecoming to the brand where he previously served as CEO from 2002 to 2013. Following his tenure at Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lambert led Montblanc as CEO before advancing to Richemont Group’s Chief Executive Officer position from September 2018 to May 2024. Most recently, he served as Richemont’s Chief Operating Officer starting in June 2024, a role now held by Nicolas Bos.