Change in the Executive Management Board


Mr. François Thiébaud has decided to take a well-deserved retirement after 29 years with the Group. Mr. François Thiébaud has been a member of the Swatch Group Executive Group Management Board since 2006 and was President and CEO of the Tissot brand for 25 years, from 1996 to 2020. Swatch Group thanks him warmly for his remarkable commitment, enthusiasm and dynamism throughout these years. This departure is effective as of February 1, 2025.
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