Dr. Thierry Kenel

Dr Thierry Kenel, Swiss citizen, holds a doctorate in Economics, a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Management of Technology. As a member of the Extended Group Management Board since 2009 and of the Executive Group Management Board since 2012, he is responsible for Corporate Finance, Reporting and Investor Relations. Mr Kenel has been with Swatch Group since 2003, first as Group Controller in the business segment Electronic Systems and subsequently as head of Finance, IT and Administration at Montres Breguet SA. Prior to joining Swatch Group, Mr Kenel was a lecturer and researcher in the field of economics at the University of Lausanne; earlier, he was a member of the board of directors and the management of the Flumroc-Spoerry group of companies. Mr Kenel represents Swatch Group in the board of the Convention Patronale and in the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH, where he presides over the Economic Commission. Mr Kenel continues to be a private lecturer of Finance and Financial Reporting at the University of Lausanne (HEC) as well as at the Swiss Institute of Certified Accountants and Tax Consultants. He is also a member of the Liaison Committee University-Industry at the University of Lausanne (HEC).

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