An Interview with Patrik Hoffmann, Executive Vice President of WatchBox Switzerland
After close to 20 years of working at Ulysse Nardin and six as the brand’s chief executive, Patrik Hoffmann announced he was leaving the Kering-owned company in August 2017. Driven to pursue a new challenge and determined to stay within the watch industry, Hoffmann soon joined on with WatchBox, the rapidly growing online dealer of pre-owned timepieces, to lead the organization’s Swiss-based outpost. Recently, we sat down Hoffmann to discuss life in his new role, his background, and the importance of certified pre-owned timepieces.
Why did you choose a career in the watch industry"
It was a coincidence that my very first employer, Oris watches, is based just a few kilometers from where I grew up. Although my education background was in finance, I decided to develop my career in the watch industry, as the combination of the finest craftsmanship and micromechanics combined with art, design and, to a limited extent, also fashion, can only be found in the watch industry. What do you consider your biggest success"
Taking over the leadership role at Ulysse Nardin after the death of Rolf Schnyder in 2011, followed by the full development of the manufacture, the transformation of Ulysse Nardin from a ?patron? to a management-driven enterprise, which paved the way to sell Ulysse Nardin in 2014. From 2014 to 2017, I led the integration of Ulysse Nardin into the Kering Group.
What makes a watch collectible to you"
If it is regularly worn and appreciated by t...
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