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Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, Sowind Group, the collective of two independent luxury watch brands, Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux, has been recognized by Deloitte Private as one of Switzerland’s Best Managed Companies of 2026. “I am particularly honoured to receive this distinction for the third consecutive year. It recognizes the strength of a business model built on agility, adaptability, resilience, and a strong sense of ownership across the organization. In an industry that is constantly evolving, our ability to remain focused on long-term objectives and continuously challenge ourselves is a key factor in our success. While our size allows us to stay agile, our success ultimately depends on the entrepreneurial mindset shared throughout the Company. Everyone is encouraged to look beyond their immediate responsibilities, take initiative and contribute to the continued evolution of the Group. This collective engagement, combined with a clear strategic vision, enables us to keep progressing while remaining true to our values and heritage”, says Patrick Pruniaux, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of SOWIND GROUP SA.   The award underscores Sowind Group’s solid business model, high resilience in a difficult environment, and a strong entrepreneurial mindset, all driven by a relentless ambition to grow and develop our exceptional brands. As part of Deloitte’s internationally recognized Best Managed Companies program, the award honours Switzerland’s leading private companies and evaluates their performance across key areas including strategy, management quality, innovation, and corporate culture. The Swiss program draws on more than 30 years of insights and best practices from Deloitte’s global Best Managed Companies initiative, which has been established in over 40 countries worldwide.   Located in the Swiss Jura mountains, Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin have collectively shaped more than 400 years of watchmaking history. Among the oldest independent watch Manufactures of Haute Horlogerie, they have contributed to the evolution of the industry through both technical innovation and design. The two Maisons have consistently nurtured local talent, whose expertise and dedication have played an important role in building their global reputation while preserving the region’s centuries-old know-how. Today, around 400 artisans and experts share a commitment to innovation and the highest standards, creating contemporary timepieces with high horological content.