Pierre Burban

General Manager - Lacoste watches and jewelry

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

General manager with 15 years experience in the watch industry. Entrepreneurial and action-oriented with highly analytical skills. Expertise in sales, international business development, watch distribution (luxury and fashion), strategic and operational marketing.

Experience

  • Movado Group, Inc (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • General Manager - Lacoste watches and jewelry
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • General Manager France
      May 2021 - May 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • VP Sales - Swiss Market and International (Swiss Brands) at MGI Luxury Group
    Jan 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • International Sales Director Swiss Brands (Ebel / Movado / Concord) at MGI Luxury Group
    Mar 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Regional Sales Director at Alpina watches
    Oct 2012 - Feb 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • International Sales Director at TechnoMarine
    Jan 2008 - Aug 2012 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Responsible for all sales and operational marketing activities in Latin America, EMEA and Asia. Led a network of 25 wholesale partners in 40 countries, representing more than 1’000 points of sales (including 60 boutiques and corners). Managed a team of 4 sales people based in Geneva, Hong Kong and Miami. Defined and implemented a comprehensive commercial strategy for the brand, relying on sellout approach and highly-qualitative distribution: - Restructured distribution channels with new partners in 10 major countries, resulting in a net increase of +300 doors. In charge of prospection and contract negotiation. - Built and maintained strong relationship with sales partners during market visits and international sales seminars, organized twice a year. - Responsible for the validation and execution of yearly sales and marketing plans for all markets: advertising, PR activities, sales incentive programs, merchandising and in-store animations. - Defined key objectives per market and implemented standard indicators to monitor the business performance across all distribution channels. In charge of sales forecasting and budgeting. - Conceived and implemented brand training program for both wholesale and retail partners.