Proposed appointment of Andreas Rickenbacher to the Board of Directors
Swatch Group will propose the appointment of Mr. Andreas Rickenbacher as a new member of its Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting, which takes place on May 12, 2026.
This proposal is in line with the Group's desire to strengthen its governance and benefit from additional expertise within its Board of Directors. Andreas Rickenbacher's profile and professional background are significant assets that will support the Group's strategy.
The Swatch Group
The Swatch Group is the number one manufacturer of finished watches in the world. The Group is active in the manufacture of finished watches, jewelry, and watch movements and components.
It produces nearly all of the components necessary to manufacture the watches sold under its 16 watch brands and the multi-brand Tourbillon and Hour Passion retail labels, as well as the entire Swiss watchmaking industry.
In addition, it operates its own worldwide network of distribution organizations. The Swatch Group is also a key player in the electronic systems sector.
Swatch Group employs 31'800 persons in over 50 countries. Net sales in 2025 amounted to 6.280 billion Swiss francs.
