– UK, Leicester – Watches of Switzerland Group PLC (LON: WOSG) today announced the appointment of Chabi Nouri to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 May 2022.
“On behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Chabi to the Company. Chabi joins us with a wealth of experience and relevant expertise, and we look forward to working with her.” said Board Chairman, Ian Carter.
Brian Duffy, CEO, added: “Chabi has outstanding luxury retail experience, particularly in the watch and jewellery sector, and we are delighted to welcome someone of her pedigree and expertise to the Board. I am certain we will benefit greatly from her knowledge and perspective.”
Chabi Nouri will also join the ESG Committee
About Chabi Nouri
Chabi Nouri has over 20 years of experience in leading luxury goods companies. Previously President and CEO of Swiss luxury watch and jeweler, Piaget, she has held various senior roles in the luxury sector spanning management, retail operations, and marketing, including Global Head of Jewellery, and Head of Retail Operations at Cartier. After seven years with Piaget, Chabi took on a strategic advisory role with the Richemont Group, reporting to its CEO, and is currently a Private Equity Partner of Mirabaud and Co-fund manager of the Mirabaud Lifestyle franchise.
About the Watches of Switzerland Group
The Watches of Switzerland Group is the UK’s largest luxury watch retailer, operating in both the UK and US, comprising five prestigious brands; Watches of Switzerland (UK and US), Mappin & Webb (UK), Goldsmiths (UK), Mayors (US) and Betteridge (US), with a complimentary jewelry offering.
As of 30 January 2022, the Watches of Switzerland Group has 171 stores across the UK and US including 51 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with Rolex, TAG Heuer, Breitling, OMEGA, Tudor, Audemars Piguet, Grand Seiko, Bvlgari, and FOPE and has a leading presence in Heathrow Airport with representation in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 as well as seven retail websites.
The Watches of Switzerland Group is proud to be the UK’s largest retailer for Rolex, Cartier, OMEGA, TAG Heuer, and Breitling watches.
Mappin & Webb holds Royal warrants as goldsmiths, silversmiths, and jeweller to Her Majesty The Queen and silversmiths to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The Mappin & Webb master jeweler has been Crown Jeweller, custodian of the Crown Jewels of Her Majesty The Queen since 2012.
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