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We like to create heroes that also tell time: Jean-Marc Pontroué

CEO of Panerai, Jean-Marc Pontroué on leading India, the new brand ambassador and what’s next for the brand.

By Nirja Dutt

Jean-Marc PontrouĂŠ joined the Richemont group in 2000 after spending half a decade with luxury conglomerate LVMH. During his tenure at Richemont he worked with Montblanc and Roger Dubuis and after nearly two decades, he was appointed as the CEO of Panerai last April.

Joining a new brand is like starting a new chapter of a book and so far this chapter has been great. I don't say that's because I

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