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My career began with Vacheron Constantin

- By KENNETH TAN

before I started with sales in Audemars Piguet. While working with small companies such as Villemont and Wyler, I went through the experience of setting up everything, from educating clients to generating sales.

Asian context, particular­ly, in understand­ing how different cultures perceive the same brands differentl­y. Sometimes, history and tradition are important considerat­ions as well in order to fully understand local mindsets. I would say that the sum total of my experience has made me wellrounde­d; working with big groups such as Richemont, a mainstream independen­t watchmaker such as Audemars Piguet, a largely feminine brand in Bedat & Co, and finally to the high-end independen­t brands such as MCT and HYT.

for the industry is the need for constant innovation. I’ve always liked HYT for its groundbrea­king technology. So when I was offered the chance to lead the Asian market as MD, I didn’t have to think twice. I see myself as a special advisor to my clients’ needs, to never let them down and also to feel their emotions and passion for the timepieces.

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