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    Eric Macaire

    Executive Director - Global Buying and Merchandising - Watches and Jewlery

    Eric Macaire is a seasoned luxury retail executive with over 15 years of experience in cosmetics, watches, and jewelry, having held various local market, regional, and global roles in both subsidiaries and headquarters.

    His expertise spans brand and retailer management, with a strong focus on business unit oversight of up to $500 million. His skill set includes brand management, merchandising, strategic planning, distribution, profit and loss management, open-to-buy (OTB) management, as well as driving transformation and innovation within organizations.

    Eric is fluent in English, French, and German, with intermediate proficiency in Mandarin and beginner-level skills in Spanish.

    His academic background includes a Certificate of Specialization in Strategy from Harvard Business School and a Master's in International Business focusing on Logistics and Purchase from ESSCA.

    Throughout his career, Eric Macaire has held key leadership positions in renowned organizations such as Watches of Switzerland Group PLC, where he served as the Executive Director of Global Buying and Merchandising.

    Prior to this role, he was the Global Vice President of Merchandising for Watches & Jewelry at DFS Group Limited, where he also held the position of Global Director of Merchandising for Watches. Before that, he served as the Senior Global Merchandising Manager for Luxury & Fine Watches, as well as in several other global merchandising management roles within DFS Group Limited.

    His professional journey also includes experiences as an Assistant Travel Retail Manager at Van Cleef & Arpels, and various roles at Sephora, spanning from Brand Manager to Business Development Executive and Stock Analyst.

    Eric Macaire's versatile background, multilingual proficiency, and extensive experience in luxury retail make him a valuable asset in driving successful business strategies and fostering innovation within the industry.