Harry Winston Inc., one of the world’s leading diamond jewellers and watch makers, announces two management appointments to further strengthen the company’s position as a key player in the high-end jewelry and watch businesses. “These appointments reflect Harry Winston’s commitment to playing a major role in both diamond jewelry and watch making,” stated Mr. James C. Seuss, President of Harry Winston. “We are very pleased to have attracted such significant talent to the company.”

Mr. HAMDI CHATTI has been appointed Managing Director of Harry Winston Rare Timepieces in Geneva, Switzerland, responsible for the operations of the Watchmaking Division as of October 15, 2005.
Mr. Chatti joins Harry Winston from the Richemont Group, where he was the Managing Director of Mont Blanc Timepieces. Mr. Chatti successfully implemented the integration of the design and technical departments including product development, production, supply chain management, quality control and after-sales service, and introduced a comprehensive new product portfolio. Prior to Mont Blanc, Mr. Chatti was Technical & Quality Director for Piaget. His education includes a degree in engineering, a Masters in horology (with specialization in complicated watches) from the University of Neuchâtel and a degree in marketing and management from ESSEC in Paris.

In another significant appointment, Mr. GILLES HAUMONT has been named Managing Director of International Sales. He will be in charge of retail and wholesale sales for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, excluding Japan. Mr. Haumont will be based in Geneva.
Before joining Harry Winston, Mr. Haumont was with the Gucci Group as Worldwide Commercial Director for Boucheron. He was previously the International Retail Director for Cartier. Prior to that, Mr. Haumont was Managing Director for the Richemont Group in the Pacific Area. Mr. Haumont’s education includes an MBA in marketing and finance from ESSEC in Paris.
For any further enquiry, please contact Mr Gianluca Maina, International Marketing Director, at [email protected] or by phone at +41 22 716 29 00.

About Harry Winston, Inc.
The history of Harry Winston dates back nearly a century, and includes some of the most famous diamonds in the world, from the legendary Hope Diamond, housed in the Harry Winston Gallery at the Smithsonian Institute, to magnificent jewels owned by royalty, movie stars and heads of state. Harry Winston’s refined aesthetic, flawless craftsmanship and uncompromising quality have become the benchmark for important jewelry. The company currently has eight stores around the world: New York, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Paris, Geneva, Tokyo, Taipei and Osaka; and will open in Bal Harbour and Ala Moana later this year.
About Aber
In 2004, Aber Diamond Corporation, Canada’s premier diamond company, acquired a controlling interest in Harry Winston, Inc. Aber Diamond Corporation is a publicly-traded diamond marketing company supplying Canadian diamonds to the global market. The company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Aber Diamond Mines, Ltd., holds a 40% joint venture interest in the Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Source: Harry Winston Geneva


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