Time to Disrupt: Ulysse Nardin and Watches of Switzerland Take on SoHo

18-Sept-2019 | Vendôme Global Partners

Elsa Berry, President of the French American Chamber of Commerce (“FACC”) and Founder of its Luxury Committee, welcomed over 70 guests to the speakeasy-style lower showroom of the recently opened Watches of Switzerland boutique in SoHo NYC. Ms. Berry moderated a panel discussion between David Hurley, EVP at Watches of Switzerland and Francois-Xavier Hotier, President of Ulysse Nardin Americas. Opening remarks were given by Laurent Claquin, head of Kering Americas.

In the evolving world of retail, luxury watch brand Ulysse Nardin and retailer Watches of Switzerland are nimbly rising to the challenges of the market. On September 18th, the FACC welcomed over 70 guests to the speakeasy-style lower showroom of the Watches of Switzerland boutique in SoHo for a panel discussion between moderator Elsa Berry, Watches of Switzerland Group EVP David Hurley and Ulysse Nardin President, Americas, Francois-Xavier Hotier.