Hublot watches everything from football to art
His predecessor turned the watchmaker’s fortunes around, but current CEO Ricardo Guadalupe is the one taking it to the next level
Add BT as a preferred source
BY SWISS luxury watch industry standards, Hublot is still a baby. Founded in 1980, it doesn’t have the legacy that some of the much older and more established brands enjoy.
But today, Hublot is easily up there with the giants of the industry – thanks to the vision of Jean-Claude Biver, who not only turned the fortunes of the company around when he joined it in 2004, but also brought in Ricardo Guadalupe, whom he also worked with previously in Blancpain.
After succeeding Biver in 2012 as chief executive officer (CEO), Guadalupe has continued to drive Hublot forward, playing to its strength as a young and funky watchmaking brand that is unafraid to think outside the box.
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Copyright SPH Media. All rights reserved.
TRENDING NOW
How BYD disrupted Singapore’s car market – and why the strategy is turning on itself
Two-thirds of Sentosa Cove resales in the red, with average loss topping S$1 million since 2023
AI infrastructure can lead South-east Asia’s next growth story: UOB
MAS eases family office tax rules, widens AML checks as Singapore vies for global wealth
