NAYLA HAYEK

CHAIRWOMAN, SWATCH GROUP AND CEO, HARRY WINSTON INC ORIGIN LEBANON-SWITZERLAND RESIDENCE SWITZERLAND SECTOR RETAIL

Whether its watches, electronics, diamonds or jewellery, Nayla Hayek has proved an exceptional leader in the luxury retail segment. Responsible for Swatch and Harry Winston, Hayek carries serious clout in the world of horology, having been on the board of Swatch Group since 1995 and making serious waves with high-profile purchases such as the $24m flawless blue diamond, the Winston Blue, in 2014. Her influence extends to the equestrian world – where she is an international Arabian horse judge and member of the World Arabian Horse Organisation – as well as the Middle East retail market, being on the board of Dubai’s Rivoli Investments.