Overview
- Richemont’s board approved Anton Rupert’s appointment at its meeting on Tuesday, 8 September, and the company announced the change publicly on Wednesday, 9 September.
- Anton Rupert will immediately take responsibility for matters relating to the Maisons’ Strategic Product and Communications Committee (SPCC), focusing on creative and product strategy across the group’s jewellery, watch and fashion brands.
- Bram Schot, who was named non‑executive deputy chairman in 2024, will continue as co‑deputy chairman with primary responsibility for board and committee governance and the group’s corporate governance framework.
- Chairman Johann Rupert framed the move as a step in long‑term succession planning that preserves family involvement and strengthens oversight of the Maisons as a driver of Richemont’s growth.
- The appointment is the latest step in a multi‑year leadership realignment at Richemont that began with recent executive and Maison chief appointments and could shape future stewardship of creative direction and corporate oversight.