Interview: Jean-Claude Biver Explains Why He’s Taking Over Zenith In An Exclusive Interview With HODINKEE

Last week, we were notified that Zenith CEO Aldo Magada had resigned from his position, and that LVMH Head of Watchmaking Jean-Claude Biver would immediately begin acting as Zenith CEO in the interim – a role Biver also plays at TAG Heuer, and which makes him the top boss at LVMH Watches & Jewelry’s three biggest brands. We immediately reached out to Biver for a comment. In a revealing interview, he cited profitability problems, a lack of confidence in Zenith’s management, and a breakdown in his relationship with the team as contributing factors in his decision to take over the brand temporarily – and he says he hopes to find a new CEO for Zenith within the next six months.

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