Roger Dubuis appoints Jean-Sebastien Berland as Regional Brand Director

Mr. Berland, who was formerly Managing Director of the brand's North East Asian operations, brings with him years of experience in the luxury goods industry and is set to drive the Swiss brand's growth further in these fast-developing markets.

Mr. Berland, a Business Administration graduate from Paris, joined leading luxury goods group Richemont after initially gaining experience with Ralph Lauren's European headquarters in Paris. He then spent several years in Paris and London with the Richemont Fashion Department, Cartier and Purdey before relocating to the North East Asian region. Mr. Berland took over as Managing Director of Roger Dubuis in 2008, from when he oversaw the brand's development in the key markets of Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, China and Korea.

"The Middle East is known for its love of luxury goods and represents a market of immense interest to Roger Dubuis," said Mr. Berland. "Our brand has already established a presence here through our exclusive boutiques in Abu Dhabi - Etihad Towers and Dubai - Emirates Towers, where luxury watch aficionados can view and appreciate our latest creations. We are looking forward to further strengthening the brand in the region among watch & jewellery lovers," he added.

Roger Dubuis has already carved out a considerable niche in the market for high-end watches and jewellery across the world, with its cutting-edge designs that give a contemporary look and feel to the extremely intricate craft of fine watchmaking. Roger Dubuis watches are designed for individuals, who are a class apart, masters of their destiny and trend-setters in every way.

The watches easily straddle different worlds and different lifestyles encompassing the worlds of: the Incredible Warrior; the Incredible Player; the Incredible Venturer and the Incredible Diva. These are creations that typify the ultimate in their class - true masterpieces, all of them and all carrying the prestigious Poincon de Geneve hallmark of ultimate quality.