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Richemont Appoints Anton Rupert as Non-Executive Co-Deputy Chairman
9/10/2026, 12:40:01 AM
Core Appointment
Richemont announced that Anton Rupert, the 39-year-old son of chairman Johann Rupert, has been named non-executive co-deputy chairman of the board, effective immediately. The appointment was approved at a board meeting held on September 8. Anton will serve alongside Bram Schot, who was appointed non-executive deputy chairman in 2024. The company said the two will have “complementary” remits, with Anton overseeing the Strategic Product and Communications Committee (SPCC) and Schot handling board-level governance matters.
Succession Planning Background
The move follows a succession strategy launched two years ago when Richemont promoted Nicolas Bos, formerly chief executive of Van Cleef & Arpels, to group CEO. Subsequent leadership changes placed Louis Ferla at the helm of Cartier and Catherine Rénier at Van Cleef & Arpels. Johann Rupert described Anton’s elevation as a key milestone in the group’s long-term succession planning, emphasizing the importance of family involvement, rigorous governance, and continuity of creative direction.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Anton Rupert – tasked with overseeing the SPCC, ensuring continuity in the creative and commercial direction of Richemont’s maisons.
- Bram Schot – responsible for coordinating the board’s committees and overseeing the corporate governance framework.
Anton Rupert added that a generation of senior managers is approaching retirement, making a “management evolution” necessary to prepare for smooth succession.
Significance for the Luxury Group
Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury conglomerates, owns jewellery brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati and Vhernier, as well as watchmakers including IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin. Its fashion and accessories portfolio features Chloé, Alaïa, Delvaux, Montblanc, Peter Millar and Dunhill. By assigning distinct oversight to Anton and Schot, Richemont aims to balance strategic product stewardship with robust governance, reinforcing its long-term view and commitment to craftsmanship across its listed Class A shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
