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Oct 2024
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N°5 - Niels Eggerding, CEO Frédérique Co...

Lou Dana
About this episode

🎬 In this new episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Niels Eggerding, CEO of Frédérique Constant, an inspiring leader in the Swiss luxury watch industry.

Frédérique Constant is a renowned Swiss luxury watch brand offering high-quality timepieces at more accessible prices. The brand stands out for producing its own in-house movements, an impressive achievement in its category.

Niels Eggerding began his journey in the watch industry with Swatch Group. He joined Frédérique Constant in 2012, starting as Managing Director and rising to CEO in 2018.

🔥 A rich and inspiring conversation with the person who revolutionized the company, and today Frédérique Constant is ranked among the top 40 Swiss watch brands.

What are you going to learn in this episode 👇

  1. 🌟 Visionary Leadership in Luxury Watches Discover how Niels Eggerding is redefining luxury by making high-quality Swiss watches more accessible while pushing the boundaries of innovation.
  2. 🌍 Global Expansion and Market Strategy Learn about the brand's global growth strategy and how Niels navigates diverse markets like India and the US, emphasizing local culture and team dynamics.
  3. 📈 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation Find out how Frédérique Constant overcame challenges like COVID-19 and embraced innovation, including strategic decisions about their product lines.
  4. 💡 The Role of People in Business Success Understand Niels’ philosophy on leadership and teamwork, where the right people drive business success and propel the brand forward.
  5. 📊 Data-Driven Decisions and Consumer Insights Explore how Frédérique Constant uses data to understand consumer behavior and shape product development and market strategies.
  6. ♻️ Commitment to Sustainability Learn about the brand’s deep commitment to sustainability and how they align their practices with modern environmental standards through CSR initiatives.
  7. 🛍️ The Future of Retail and Consumer Experience Niels shares his vision of a more personalized, engaging retail experience, combining digital innovation with traditional touchpoints to attract younger consumers.
  8. 🔮 Future Goals and Vision Hear Niels' ambitious plans to position Frédérique Constant among the top 25 Swiss watch brands, focusing on quality, innovation, and global distribution.

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Lou

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