S09 E07: David Hurley, Deputy CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group

David Hurley, Deputy CEO of top international luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland Group joins Scott Kerr to discuss what's been driving the rampant demand for Swiss luxury timepieces over the last few years and how long the boom will continue. He also talks about the state of the company's five-year global expansion plan, how the UK-based Watches of Switzerland gained a foothold in the US, playing offense in Europe's growth, why its multichannel business model of mono-brand and multi-brand boutiques has been so successful, and the rise of independent Swiss luxury watch brands. Plus: How new consumer segments (e.g., young people, women) have changed the way Watches of Switzerland does business

Featuring: David Hurley, Deputy CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group (watchesofswitzerland.com)

Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

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