New CEO at TechnoMarine

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TechnoMarine appoints Jacques-Philippe Auriol as Chief Executive Officer

Geneva, Switzerland – January 10th, 2011.

The Board of TechnoMarine SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr
Jacques-Philippe Auriol as Chief Executive Officer of TechnoMarine SA with
immediate effect.

Jacques-Philippe Auriol joined Cartier in 1981. Throughout the following years, he
took on diverse marketing and commercial positions in France, Italy and Canada. In
1993, he became International Marketing Director of Baume & Mercier in
Switzerland, and thereafter CEO of the company. In 2002, Jacques-Philippe became
COO of the Watch-making division of the Richemont Group. In 2003, he joined the
Gucci Group as CEO of Gucci Group Watches.
Since 2007, Jacques-Philippe Auriol has developed a consulting activity specializing
in luxury goods strategy and distribution.

Cobepa and Credit Agricole Suisse, co-owners of TechnoMarine SA: “We are
delighted that Jacques-Philippe accepted to join TechnoMarine SA and expect his
experience and know-how to highly contribute to the future success of the brand.”

“Jacques-Philippe comes with a substantial experience in the watch business and
very strong credentials as a manager in that sector. We are delighted to have him
on board and wish him all the best at the head of TechnoMarine SA. With a clear
vision, a strong distribution network, a stabilized professional organization and the
full support of its owners, TechnoMarine SA has a great potential” adds Christian
Viros, chairman of the Board

Christian R. Viros


www.technomarine.com