Change in the Extended Group Management Board
Swatch Group: change in the Extended Group Management Board and the position of President at Omega
Biel (Switzerland), April 6, 2016 – Mr. Stephen Urquhart is taking the opportunity of his forthcoming 70th birthday to retire from his posts of President of Omega and Member of the Extended Group Management Board of the Swatch Group.
Stephen Urquhart will remain closely associated with the Swatch Group and will be available for special projects and consultancy assignments. On 1 June 2016 he will be succeeded by Raynald Aeschlimann, Vice President (VP) Sales at Omega since 2001 and a Member of the Extended Group Management Board of the Swatch Group since 2013.
Related news
Half-Year Report 2026
Strong sales growth and important gains in market sharesSwatch Group recorded a strong increase in sales, driven by a solid momentum across all price segments and on every continent. The diversified portfolio of brands, the launch of innovative new products and the increasing efficiency of the Retail business supported this performance. The…
Apprenticeship graduation
Congratulations to our apprentices for their successful apprenticeship graduation! The companies and brands of the Swatch Group Blancpain, Breguet, CHH Microtechnique, Comadur, Caisse de pensions Swatch Group, Distico, Dress your body, EM Microelectronic-Marin, ETA, Longines, Manufacture Ruedin, Micro Crystal, MOM Le Prélet, Nivarox-FAR,…
Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
At the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of The Swatch Group Ltd on Tuesday 12 May 2026, Mr. Andreas Rickenbacher was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors with 92.2% of the votes cast in his favor. Andreas Rickenbacher's profile and professional background are significant assets that will support the Group's strategy.Andreas…