Philippe Pascal, LVMH President of the Watches and Jewelry Business Group, has announced the appointment of Jean-Frédéric Dufour as President and CEO of Zenith SA effective 1st June 2009.

Jean-Frédéric Dufour takes over from Thierry Nataf who has decided to resign from his position as of 1st May 2009 to pursue his career outside the Group. Valérie Lachaux, LVMH Watches & Jewelry HR Director, will act as CEO of Zenith SA for the interim period.

“Jean-Frédéric Dufour joins us with deep experience in the watchmaking industry, which will come as a strong asset for pursuing the worldwide development of the Zenith Manufacture” stated Philippe Pascal, LVMH Watches and Jewelry President.

A graduate in Commercial and Industrial Sciences (University of Geneva), Jean-Frédéric Dufour assumed increasing responsibilities in the manufacturing, commercial, marketing and management fields of several watchmaking companies (Chopard and Cie., Geneva, Swatch Group, Ulysse Nardin). Prior to joining LVMH, he has been in charge of product development for Chopard Watches and Jewelry since 2001.

Source: LVMH

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