Tourneau names James Seuss CEO
December 31, 09
Timepiece retailer Tourneau LLC has announced the appointment of James Seuss as chief executive officer.
Seuss will join Tourneau on March 1, 2010, and will also serve on the company's board of directors.
Most recently president and CEO of Cole Haan/vice president of Nike Inc., Seuss brings more than 25 years of global luxury retail experience to his new position.
Prior to his stint with Cole Haan/Nike, Seuss served as president of Harry Winston Inc. from 2004-2006, and was CEO of Stella McCartney Ltd., a division of Gucci Group, from 2000-2004. He also previously held a wide range of executive positions at Tiffany and Co., where he spent 12 years managing and directing international operations until his departure in 2000 as vice president and managing director,United Kingdom
"Jim is a great leader and has extensive experience as a driving force behind some of the world's leading luxury brands," Robert Wexler, Tourneau's chairman of the board, said in a media release. "With his vision and leadership we look forward to the future success of Tourneau."
In his new position, Seuss succeeds Howard Levitt. Back in May of 2009, Tourneau announced that Levitt would be stepping down from the CEO post at the end of the year.
Seuss will join Tourneau on March 1, 2010, and will also serve on the company's board of directors.
Most recently president and CEO of Cole Haan/vice president of Nike Inc., Seuss brings more than 25 years of global luxury retail experience to his new position.
Prior to his stint with Cole Haan/Nike, Seuss served as president of Harry Winston Inc. from 2004-2006, and was CEO of Stella McCartney Ltd., a division of Gucci Group, from 2000-2004. He also previously held a wide range of executive positions at Tiffany and Co., where he spent 12 years managing and directing international operations until his departure in 2000 as vice president and managing director,
"Jim is a great leader and has extensive experience as a driving force behind some of the world's leading luxury brands," Robert Wexler, Tourneau's chairman of the board, said in a media release. "With his vision and leadership we look forward to the future success of Tourneau."
In his new position, Seuss succeeds Howard Levitt. Back in May of 2009, Tourneau announced that Levitt would be stepping down from the CEO post at the end of the year.