Asia remit for new Tiffany exec
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Tiffany & Co has appointed Philippe Galtié to the position of senior VP – international.
Galtie, who is currently with super luxury brand Cartier, will direct all of the sales channels for Greater China, Asia-Pacific, Japan and EMEA.
He takes up the new post on August 17.
Frédéric Cumenal, Tiffany & Co CEO, said, Galtie brings to Tiffany & Co a seasoned understanding of the global retail landscape.
“This knowledge will have a significant impact on the oversight and management of our store design and strategic planning teams.”
Galtié, 54, began his career with a range of general management and global marketing roles at Moët-Hennessy, Mars Inc, Eridania Beghin Say and the Nestlé Group. For the past 15 years he has worked at Cartier, where he served as country head or other senior positions throughout Japan, Greater China and the Asia Pacific regions. Most recently, Galtié held the role of Cartier’s international retail director.
Tiffany is the internationally-renowned jeweler founded in New York in 1837. Through its subsidiaries, Tiffany & Co. manufactures products and operates Tiffany & Co retail stores worldwide, and also engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift operations.
Questions & Answers
Q.What will Philippe Galtié's primary responsibilities be in his new role at Tiffany & Co?
What will Philippe Galtié's primary responsibilities be in his new role at Tiffany & Co?
He will be directing all sales channels across Greater China, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and EMEA. This includes overseeing the management of store design and strategic planning teams.
Q.When is Philippe Galtié expected to start his new position at Tiffany & Co?
When is Philippe Galtié expected to start his new position at Tiffany & Co?
Philippe Galtié is scheduled to begin his new role as Senior VP, International on August 17. He is joining from super luxury brand Cartier.
Q.Which regions has Philippe Galtié primarily worked in during his previous role at Cartier?
Which regions has Philippe Galtié primarily worked in during his previous role at Cartier?
For the past 15 years, Galtié held senior positions at Cartier throughout Japan, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific regions. His most recent role there was international retail director.
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