Georges Kern
Georges Kern is a prominent figure in the luxury watch industry, known for his role as CEO and co-owner of Breitling. Since taking the helm in 2017, he has successfully transformed the brand from a niche player in pilot watches to a well-rounded, sporty luxury brand with a diverse portfolio. Under his leadership, Breitling's average watch price has increased significantly, and the company has experienced substantial revenue growth. Kern's vision extends beyond Breitling, as he aims to create a multi-brand group that includes affordable alternatives like Gallet, positioning the brands to capture a broader market segment in the luxury watch space.
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Georges Kern is the CEO of Breitling.
Breitling will 2028 oder 2029 an die Börse
Switzerland· 2026-03-01
Georges Kern, CEO and co-owner of Breitling, expressed intentions to reclaim tariffs paid to the US government.
Trump verliert vor Supreme Court: Schweizer Firmen fordern RückerstattungSwitzerland· 2026-02-22
Georges Kern, head of Breitling, discusses the brand's efforts to increase the percentage of women's watches.
Was Omega, Patek, Breitling und Co. Neues lancierenSwitzerland· 2025-10-05
Georges Kern is the CEO of Breitling who plans to release special watches for the next Independence Day.
Einladung war nicht mit Bundesrat abgesprochenSwitzerland· 2025-09-09
Georges Kern is the CEO of Breitling who announced a partnership with the NFL.
So reagiert die Uhrenbranche auf die US-ZölleSwitzerland· 2025-09-04
Georges Kern is the CEO of Breitling who discussed the company's plans in response to U.S. tariffs.
Empresas suíças temem ser ‘aniquiladas’ por uma das tarifas mais altas determinadas por Trump
Liechtenstein· 2025-08-09
Georges Kern sees Switzerland in 'hostage of the pharmaceutical industry'.
Optionen für Roche und Novartis nach Trumps ZolldrohungenSwitzerland· 2025-08-06
Georges Kern recently stated that proponents of the agreements argue as if one were marrying a woman after analyzing her qualifications.
«Die Bilateralen III sichern unseren Wohlstand»Switzerland· 2025-08-05
Georges Kern, CEO of the Swiss luxury watch brand Breitling, commented on the impact of the pharmaceutical industry on Swiss exports.
Trump zielt auf Schweizer Export: Zölle bei 39 ProzentSwitzerland· 2025-08-04Georges Kern is the CEO and co-owner of the watch brand Breitling, expressing shock over the tariff situation.
«Die Schweiz ist in Geiselhaft der Pharma»Switzerland· 2025-08-02
Georges Kern is mentioned as a business leader who has distanced himself from the Grünliberalen Partei.
Die GLP verliert Wahl um Wahl. Braucht es sie überhaupt noch?Switzerland· 2025-03-25
Georges Kern is the CEO of Breitling who discusses the acquisition of Gallet.
Breitling, shopping per i 140 anni: si compra gli orologi Gallet (amati dai fratelli Wright e da Harry Truman)
Italy· 2025-03-18
Georges Kern is the CEO of Breitling and has financially supported the Green Liberal Party.
Wie Millionäre in die Schweizer Politik eingreifenSwitzerland· 2025-03-16
Georges Kern is the CEO and co-owner of Breitling, leading the brand's transformation into a multi-brand group.
Breitling bringt mit Gallet eine günstigere SchwestermarkeSwitzerland· 2025-03-14
