Nicolas Deflers

Global VIC Relations Director

Geneva Metropolitan Area

About

Specialties: Russian and CIS Markets, Italy and Greece

Experience

  • Global VIC Relations Director at Hublot
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Vacheron Constantin ()
    • Europe Special Projects
      Apr 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Development and implementation of the brand strategy for Italy & Greece with a focus on attracting VIP Clients Resizing, optimization and management of retail and wholesale networks to increase productivity per door Opening of 1 Boutique in Rome (recruitment and training of the Team) and Boutique renovation (Florence) Development of client’s database and animation of CRM activities through unique clients’ experiences Increased the sellout and average price in Italy & Greece Responsible for the bespoke activity in Italy (unique timepieces) 360-degree marketing activities (including digital) Organization of seasonal activations (focus on recruitment new high-value clients through exclusive events) Oversaw financial performance, including full P&L responsibility

    • Brand Director for Russia & CIS
      Feb 2003 - Mar 2023 · 20 yrs 2 mos

      Led and strengthened Brand presence in Russia & CIS markets, focusing on premium segment Opened and managed 2 internal Boutiques in Moscow (recruitment and training the Team to engage with VIP clients) Development of a client database and animation of CRM activities Stock Management and launch of novelties Responsible for the bespoke activity in Russia (unique timepieces) Marketing activities (including digital) Implemented after-sales service strategy and follow-up Full P&L responsibility 16 Headcounts Additional assignment: Brand Director Roger Dubuis for Russia & CIS (01.2020 – 03.2023)

  • Watch Division Coordinator at Richemont
    Apr 2019 - Feb 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Supervised operations of 8 Maisons (10 boutiques and 50 Headcounts) Transformed organizational structure and managed international mobility in 2023 Marketing and Commercial coordination for Russia & CIS (synergy between Maisons) Implementation of new local initiatives (Cross selling incentive scheme between Richemont Maisons)

  • Brand Director Roger Dubuis at Manufacture Roger Dubuis
    Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Brand Manager in Russia at Pernod Ricard Rouss
    Sep 1999 - Jan 2003 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Spirits Brand Manager (cognac, vodka, whiskey, rhum) - Responsible for the A&P Budget - Sales and Marketing strategy for the spirits brands - Market survey - Launch of new products and range increase