Jonathan King

Member of the Academy at Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève - GPHG
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(386) 825-5501
Location
AE

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Credentials

  • Expert in Haute Horlogerie
    FHH Academy
    Mar, 2017
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Switzerland
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Member of the Academy
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
      • Sep 2022 - Present

      Recognized today as a pioneer among leading retailers in the region, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons represents more than 60 luxury timepieces and jewellery brands across more than 50 destinations in the UAE. Recognized today as a pioneer among leading retailers in the region, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons represents more than 60 luxury timepieces and jewellery brands across more than 50 destinations in the UAE.

    • Founder and Principal
      • Apr 2019 - Sep 2022

      Brand Boku Consulting is a boutique Management Consulting firm. Working with top-tier Consulting Groups and global Luxury Brands, it derives it’s inspiration from sustainability, visionary thought leadership and agility. It champions velocity and embraces ambiguity. Focus: Business Transformation; Turnaround; Market Entry; Profit Evolution. Brand Boku Consulting is a boutique Management Consulting firm. Working with top-tier Consulting Groups and global Luxury Brands, it derives it’s inspiration from sustainability, visionary thought leadership and agility. It champions velocity and embraces ambiguity. Focus: Business Transformation; Turnaround; Market Entry; Profit Evolution.

    • Switzerland
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer South East Asia
      • Aug 2017 - Apr 2019

      The head of Audemars Piguet South East Asia. Area of responsibility extended to include India and Australia. Full P&L responsibility.

    • CEO & Representative Director, Japan & Korea
      • Dec 2012 - Aug 2017

      CEO for all business engagement in Japan & Korea. Full P&L responsibility.

    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managing Director, South East Asia
      • May 2012 - Dec 2012

    • General Manager, Singapore & Malaysia
      • Jun 2009 - May 2012

      Retail network expansion. Securing, opening and developing key Boutiques in the region. P&L responsibility. Focus on High Jewellery sales and ultra HNW client development.

    • Malaysia
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager, Asia Pacific
      • May 2008 - Jun 2009

      Regional role with responsibility for 8 mono-brand, multi-brand, Domestic & Duty Free points of sale throughout Singapore & Malaysia. Focus on high-luxury timepiece brands. Two Rolex Boutiques. One IWC Boutique. Regional role with responsibility for 8 mono-brand, multi-brand, Domestic & Duty Free points of sale throughout Singapore & Malaysia. Focus on high-luxury timepiece brands. Two Rolex Boutiques. One IWC Boutique.

    • Switzerland
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Brand Manager - IWC
      • Apr 2007 - May 2008

      Additional responsibility for Hong Kong Retail & Wholesale markets, including Macau and the Philippines. One of the largest single markets in the world for IWC. Additional responsibility for Hong Kong Retail & Wholesale markets, including Macau and the Philippines. One of the largest single markets in the world for IWC.

    • Switzerland
    • Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Retail & Export Director - IWC
      • May 2006 - May 2008

      Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters based out of HK. Spearhead the development of the Retail (Internal & Franchise) business in Asia. Account Director, Global, Duty Free Shopping account. Direct and manage two Subsidiaries and their teams, namely Taiwan and South Korea. Opened 3 Boutiques in China, 2 in Hong Kong and 1 in Taiwan.

    • Regional General Manager - IWC
      • Mar 2002 - May 2006

      Tasked with integrating newly acquired brand onto the Singapore platform. Commencement of operations, pricing strategy, recruiting a commercial and marketing team. Opened the first IWC Boutique worldwide.

    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales & Events Manager
      • Mar 1999 - May 2000

      Sales of VIP Corporate events, Celebrity events and Product launches. Business Development. Left the role to complete MBA. Sales of VIP Corporate events, Celebrity events and Product launches. Business Development. Left the role to complete MBA.

    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Sales & Events Manager
      • May 1996 - Feb 1999

      Responsible for all Conference, Catering and Room sales, plus group business for the property. Managed high-profile VIP's and Diplomatic VIPs/Heads of State. Oversight of operational teams to ensure commitments to standards were reached. Responsible for all Conference, Catering and Room sales, plus group business for the property. Managed high-profile VIP's and Diplomatic VIPs/Heads of State. Oversight of operational teams to ensure commitments to standards were reached.

Education

  • Bayes Business School
    MBA, Strategic Management
    2000 - 2001
  • Boston University
    BSc., Hotel Management
    1991 - 1996

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