Jonathan King
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Credentials
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Expert in Haute Horlogerie
FHH AcademyMar, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève - GPHG
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Switzerland
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of the Academy
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Seddiqi Holding
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United Arab Emirates
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons
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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.
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Brand Boku Consulting
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Tokyo, Japan
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Founder and Principal
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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.
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Audemars Piguet
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Switzerland
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Executive Officer South East Asia
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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.
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CEO & Representative Director, Japan & Korea
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2017
CEO for all business engagement in Japan & Korea. Full P&L responsibility.
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Van Cleef & Arpels
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director, South East Asia
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May 2012 - Dec 2012
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General Manager, Singapore & Malaysia
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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.
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Valiram
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Malaysia
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager, Asia Pacific
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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.
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Richemont
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Switzerland
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Brand Manager - IWC
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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.
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IWC Schaffhausen
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Switzerland
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail & Export Director - IWC
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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.
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Regional General Manager - IWC
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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.
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Harrods
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales & Events Manager
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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.
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
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Canada
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Sales & Events Manager
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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.
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Education
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Bayes Business School
MBA, Strategic Management -
Boston University
BSc., Hotel Management