Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) appoints Jérôme Lambert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2025. He is presently the Richemont Group’s Chief Operating Officer.
JLC, part of the Richemont Group, is based in the Vallée de Joux in Switzerland and is known as the The Watchmaker of Watchmakers™.
Mr. Lambert’s illustrious watchmaking career includes:
- Joined JLC in 1996 as Financial Controller. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer three years later.
- Appointed CEO of JLC in 2002, a position he held until June 2013.
- Thereafter, he served as CEO of Montblanc, a position held until March 2017.
- Served as Chairman of A. Lange & Söhne’s since 2009, and CEO for two years.
- Appointed Head of Operations of Richemont Group in April 2017. He was “responsible for central and regional services and all Maisons other than Jewellery and Specialist Watchmakers. In November 2017, Specialist Watchmakers Maisons were added to his scope, and he was named Group Operations Officer.”
- Served as CEO of Richemont Group from September 2018 until May 2024.
- Presently Chief Operating Officer of Richemont Group since June 2024.
“It is with profound honour and genuine pleasure that I return to the Grande Maison, the place where I first set foot into the magnificent world of Swiss watchmaking. This opportunity is both a privilege and a homecoming to the craft and heritage that have shaped my career.” – Jérôme Lambert, JLC CEO designate.
“Jérôme will be able to bring to bear his deep knowledge of the watch industry and affinity with the Maison as well as his vast Group experience to maintain its pioneering role in Swiss watchmaking and ensure its long-term success.” – Richemont Group.
Our Thoughts
As the competitive landscape evolves, brands such as JLC need to evolve with it. This requires renewed leadership. Mr. Lambert is both a JLC and a Richemont Group veteran, renowned for his exemplary leadership and success. His prior experience at JLC combined with his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the watchmaking industry, makes him most suitable to lead JLC to even greater heights.
From all of us at The Cornea Impression, we wish him all the best as the new CEO of JLC.
Our recent coverage of JLC includes their new Reverso Tribute models, Reverso Tribute Chronograph in 18K pink gold, and new flagship boutique in Dubai.
