Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin Will Also Head LVMH Watches
The longtime luxury executive led one of LVMH’s watch brands, TAG Heuer, for 12 years before taking over Bulgari in 2013.

As CEO of LVMH Watches, Babin—whom LVMH credits with modernizing Bulgari—will be in charge of leading and developing three watch brands: Hublot, Zenith, and the brand he headed for 12 years, TAG Heuer.
He also will continue to serve as CEO of Bulgari.
Hublot CEO Julien Tornare, TAG Heuer CEO Antoine Pin, and Zenith CEO Benoit de Clerck will report to Babin.
“Under the leadership of Frédéric Arnault, the watches division has undertaken a significant transformation, including the implementation of operational synergies between the group’s watchmaking maisons, and substantial work on the positioning and challenges of each of them,” LVMH Group Managing Director Stéphane Bianchi said.
“I thank Frédéric and am pleased to see this dynamic continue with the appointment of Jean-Christophe, who will leverage his entrepreneurial spirit, energy, and exceptional leadership qualities to serve the sustainable and ambitious growth of the division.”
Babin, a graduate of HEC Paris, began his career in 1983, working in sales and marketing at Proctor & Gamble in Paris, then Benckiser and Henkel in Italy.
He joined LVMH in 2000 as CEO of TAG Heuer, heading the brand until his appointment as Bulgari CEO in 2013.
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