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IM+C, la agencia liderada por Alberto Fernández, Fundador y CEO

IM+C, la agencia liderada por Alberto Fernández, Fundador y CEO

IM+C, la agencia liderada por Alberto Fernández, Fundador y CEO, incorpora talentos al equipo en un momento de muchas transformaciones. Fundada en Londres hace ocho años como consultora estratégica de medios internacionales en el mercado inglés abrió oficina en Barcelona, con el objetivo de atender al mercado como agencia de medios especializada en desarrollar y gestionar campañas a nivel global e internacional. Hoy, IM+C está totalmente internacionalizada y cuenta con oficinas en Barcelona, Madrid, Londres, Miami y El Salvador y una red de agencias “partners” en los principales mercados de América, Europa y en China. Alberto revela como “un talento joven puede desde su óptica aportar a las empresas su trabajo y sus ideas”. La compañía se adapta a los cambios en el modelo de trabajo, el rol de las marcas y las expectativas para el futuro.

¿Qué es IM+C y que objetivos tiene para los próximos años? .

IM+C es una agencia independiente única, totalmente integrada y comprometida con la sostenibilidad que ofrece el servicio boutique con una manera de trabajar diferente, bajo el mismo techo o trabajando en remoto, todos los proyectos son elaborados por un magnífico grupo de personas que aportan su conocimiento desde sus especialidades para llevar las mejores soluciones a los problemas de nuestros clientes.

Todo esto sin luchas de ego, rentabilidades o P&L, ya que solo hay una cuenta de resultados para todos los clientes y países con los que trabajamos, esto da una gran independencia a los equipos que nos lleva a poder ofrecer mejores resultados.

Para los próximos años, mi objetivo es consolidar la manera de trabajar y, sobre todo, que las marcas entiendan lo positivo de trabajar integrados “de verdad” y con responsabilidad social. Somos de la nueva generación de empresas con propósito y seguiremos creciendo con estos criterios.

¿Qué es lo más difícil de ser una agencia independiente? .

En todos los posicionamientos hay cosas buenas y malas, por mi experiencia trabajando en varias agencias, las “indies” tienen un balance más positivo en muchos aspectos. Transparencia, confianza, flexibilidad y un mejor nivel de servicio, más personalizado y hecho a medida,  son las principales cualidades de las agencias indie.  Lo más difícil es que no tienes el “pulmón” financiero de los grandes grupos, por ejemplo, si quieres abrir una nueva oficina en un país estratégico, el recorrido es siempre largo antes de dar beneficio o llegar al “break even” y unos se los pueden permitir y otros no siempre podemos.

También el acceso a clientes globales, es mucho más complejo desde una agencia independiente.

¿Cuáles son los valores que debe tener una marca hoy para ser exitosa con sus consumidores?

Una marca debe entender siempre quién es su consumidor ahora y en el futuro, entenderle y adaptarse lo antes posible a sus necesidades, porque éstas cambian constantemente y si una marca que ahora está en el “top of mind” de su consumidor, no consigue adaptarse, dejará de ser una marca de referencia para ese consumidor, eso es lo que hace tan complejo el mundo del marketing, porque los consumidores son individuos (sociales, pero individuos) y no cambian en bloque, lo que a un consumidor le parece bien ahora, las tendencias, las modas y las influencias le llevarán a otro tipo de necesidades.

Obviamente hay tendencias globales actualmente, diferentes para cada “generación” de consumidores, la sostenibilidad en sentido amplio, el cambio climático, la transparencia, la tecnología, la comodidad, la accesibilidad,…

 

. ¿Cómo ha evolucionado la empresa con la pandemia?

Nuestra empresa es relativamente joven, y la pandemia nos ha ido muy bien para conocernos mejor, alinearnos internamente, y crear procesos que permitan hacer el tipo de comunicación que tenemos en la cabeza para nuestros clientes.

Estamos creando una agencia única, totalmente integrada, sensible con el medio ambiente y responsable con el tema de la sostenibilidad, con una manera de trabajar diferente. Desde enero de 2021 hemos doblado la plantilla en todos los países, y nuestra facturación ha crecido un 150% en el 2021 respecto al 2020, gracias a nuestros clientes y a su confianza.

 

¿Qué se lleva de la expo. 2020 Dubai, sin contar con el premio del pabellón de El Salvador?

Para una agencia de publicidad, la experiencia de la conceptualización, diseño, producción audiovisual, construcción, y gestión de todo el pabellón durante 6 meses es algo extraordinario, en el sentido literal.

Ningún pabellón de la Expo 2020 (casi 200) ni en las expos anteriores fue creado ni gestionado por una agencia de comunicación, de ahí el éxito del pabellón de El Salvador, entendiendo muy bien lo que el país quiere transmitir al mundo pudimos crear una experiencia única que impactó a centenares de miles de personas que no sabían ni que existía el país.

 

¿Qué ha supuesto el premio de la Expo Universal de Dubái para IM+C?

Gracias a este proyecto, premiado con un Oro por la interpretación de la temática, en la primera presencia de El Salvador en una Expo, se nos han acercado varios países interesados en poder trabajar juntos para la siguiente Expo de Osaka en 2025.

Estamos preparando el mejor equipo de profesionales para que nuestra aportación en la Expo 2025 sea aún mejor.

¿Por qué la creatividad es tan importante en el trabajo de la agencia?

La creatividad es importante en todos los aspectos de la vida, en los negocios más, y en las agencias publicitarias es principal.

Cuando nuestros clientes buscan soluciones, la creatividad siempre aporta ese plus que les permite distinguir sus productos o servicios del resto de sus competidores.

¿Qué proyectos hay a corto y largo plazo?

A parte de la Expo Osaka 2025, que es largo plazo pero que ya estamos trabajando, estamos preparando un gran acontecimiento excepcional en Centroamérica y Caribe para el próximo verano 2023, del que todavía no podemos hablar por confidencialidad.

Además de seguir aportando valor a nuestros clientes actuales ayudándoles a encontrar soluciones tecnológicas de valor, que les permitan hacer crecer sus negocios y ser más relevantes en su comunicación a diferentes targets.

¿Qué sectores abarca la empresa y cuales se quieren potenciar?

Trabajamos para todo tipo de sectores en diferentes mercados, aunque nuestra experiencia internacional en decenas de países para clientes de turismo/travel es notable.

¿A qué nivel se implica la empresa en la sociedad y el medio ambiente?

Como indicaba anteriormente IM+C es una agencia profundamente comprometida con la sostenibilidad y el medio ambiente, a parte de las políticas sociales que aplicamos a todo el personal estamos intentando aplicar el máximo de las ODS, desde la movilidad sostenible, el consumo ecológico y muchas más medidas que nos permitirán en muy breve periodo de tiempo obtener la certificación BCorp, así como haber lanzado la primera guía verde de la publicidad en español para ayudar a las agencias y productoras a ser más responsables y cuidar el planeta.

¿Qué es la guía verde?

Es un manifiesto de sostenibilidad en la profesión publicitaria, lo hemos estado trabajando durante meses para ayudar a todas las empresas a medir y minimizar el impacto medioambiental en nuestros procesos de creación de campañas y producción de contenidos. También damos herramientas para compensar las emisiones que no se puedan evitar, métodos y herramientas muy sencillos para alcanzar las emisiones cero. Para actuar con responsabilidad global profesional y personalmente.

¿Cómo debe ser la imagen de un Ceo ante su agencia?

Pues creo que como todo el mundo le gustaría, cercano, sin soberbia, responsable en términos amplios, innovador y valiente.

¿Invertiría en nuevos talentos y emprendedores?

Por supuesto que sí, de hecho, ayudamos a numerosos emprendedores en sus pasos iniciales para ayudarles a levantar sus empresas, incluso antes de que sus amigos o familiares confíen en su viabilidad.

¿Qué opinión tiene de las Startup?

Son las que moverán la economía del futuro, los oficios que no existen vendrán de la mano de los emprendedores y visionarios jóvenes, y no tan jóvenes, que están diseñando los negocios que vendrán pronto y adaptándose mejor a las necesidades de los consumidores, más tecnológicos, rápidos, conscientes y cambiantes.

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IM+C, the agency led by Alberto Fernández, Founder and CEO

IM+C, the agency led by Alberto Fernández, Founder and CEO

IM+C, the agency led by Alberto Fernández, Founder and CEO, incorporates talents into the team at a time of many transformations. Founded in London eight years ago as a strategic consultant for international media in the English market, it opened an office in Barcelona, ​​with the aim of serving the market as a media agency specializing in developing and managing global and international campaigns. Today, IM+C is fully internationalized and has offices in Barcelona, ​​Madrid, London, Miami and El Salvador and a network of partner agencies in the main markets of America, Europe and China. Alberto reveals how “a young talent can, from his point of view, contribute his work and ideas to companies”. The company adapts to changes in the work model, the role of brands and expectations for the future.

** Answer the following questions ** .
What is IM+C and what goals does it have for the coming years? .

IM+C is a unique independent agency, fully integrated and committed to sustainability that offers a boutique service with a different way of working, under the same roof or working remotely, all projects are developed by a magnificent group of people who contribute their knowledge from their specialties to bring the best solutions to our clients’ problems.
All this without ego struggles, returns or P&L, since there is only one income statement for all the clients and countries with which we work, this gives great independence to the teams that leads us to be able to offer better results.

For the next few years, my goal is to consolidate the way of working and, above all, that the brands understand the positive of working “truly” integrated and with social responsibility. We are from the new generation of companies with a purpose and we will continue to grow with these criteria.

What is the hardest thing about being an independent agency? .

In all positions there are good and bad things, from my experience working in several agencies, the “indies” have a more positive balance in many aspects. Transparency, trust, flexibility and a better level of service, more personalized and tailor-made, are the main qualities of indie agencies. The most difficult thing is that you don’t have the financial “lung” of the big groups, for example, if you want to open a new office in a strategic country, the journey is always long before making a profit or reaching the “break even” and some they can allow them and others we can’t always.
Also access to global clients is much more complex from an independent agency.

What are the values ​​that a brand must have today to be successful with its consumers?

A brand must always understand who its consumer is now and in the future, understand them and adapt as soon as possible to their needs, because these are constantly changing and if a brand that is now in the “top of mind” of its consumer, fails to adapt , it will cease to be a reference brand for that consumer, that is what makes the world of marketing so complex, because consumers are individuals (social, but individuals) and do not change en bloc, which seems fine to a consumer now , trends, fashions and influences will lead you to other types of needs.
Obviously there are currently global trends, different for each “generation” of consumers, sustainability in a broad sense, climate change, transparency, technology, comfort, accessibility,…

. How has the company evolved with the pandemic?

Our company is relatively young, and the pandemic has helped us get to know each other better, align ourselves internally, and create processes that allow us to carry out the type of communication we have in mind for our clients.

We are creating a unique agency, fully integrated, sensitive to the environment and responsible for the issue of sustainability, with a different way of working. Since January 2021 we have doubled the workforce in all countries, and our turnover has grown by 150% in 2021 compared to 2020, thanks to our customers and their trust.

What is taking away from the expo. 2020 Dubai, without counting on the El Salvador pavilion prize?

For an advertising agency, the experience of conceptualization, design, audiovisual production, construction, and management of the entire pavilion for 6 months is something extraordinary, in the literal sense.
No pavilion at Expo 2020 (almost 200) or in previous expos was created or managed by a communication agency, hence the success of the El Salvador pavilion, understanding very well what the country wants to convey to the world, we were able to create an experience the only one that impacted hundreds of thousands of people who did not even know that the country existed.

• What has the Dubai World Expo award meant for IM+C?

Thanks to this project, awarded with a Gold for the interpretation of the theme, in the first presence of El Salvador in an Expo, we have been approached by several countries interested in being able to work together for the next Expo in Osaka in 2025.
We are preparing the best team of professionals so that our contribution to Expo 2025 is even better.

• Why is creativity so important in the agency’s work?

Creativity is important in all aspects of life, in business more, and in advertising agencies it is essential.
When our clients look for solutions, creativity always provides that plus that allows them to distinguish their products or services from the rest of their competitors.

• What projects are there in the short and long term?

Apart from Expo Osaka 2025, which is long-term but we are already working on it, we are preparing a great exceptional event in Central America and the Caribbean for next summer 2023, which we still cannot talk about due to confidentiality.

In addition to continuing to add value to our current clients, helping them find valuable technological solutions that allow them to grow their businesses and be more relevant in their communication to different targets.

• What sectors does the company cover and which ones do you want to promote?

We work for all kinds of sectors in different markets, although our international experience in dozens of countries for tourism/travel clients is remarkable.

• At what level is the company involved in society and the environment?

As previously indicated, IM+C is an agency deeply committed to sustainability and the environment, apart from the social policies that we apply to all staff, we are trying to apply the maximum of the SDGs, from sustainable mobility, ecological consumption and many more measures that will allow us to obtain BCorp certification in a very short period of time, as well as having launched the first green guide to advertising in Spanish to help agencies and production companies to be more responsible and take care of the planet.

What is the green guide?

It is a sustainability manifesto in the advertising profession, we have been working on it for months to help all companies measure and minimize the environmental impact in our campaign creation and content production processes. We also provide tools to offset emissions that cannot be avoided, very simple methods and tools to achieve zero emissions. To act with global responsibility professionally and personally.

How should the image of a CEO be before his agency?
Well, I think that as everyone would like, close, without arrogance, responsible in broad terms, innovative and brave.

Would you invest in new talent and entrepreneurs?
Of course we do, in fact, we help numerous entrepreneurs in their initial steps to help them build their companies, even before their friends or family trust their viability.

What is your opinion of Startups?
They are the ones that will move the economy of the future, the trades that do not exist will come from the hands of young entrepreneurs and visionaries, and not so young, who are designing the businesses that will come soon and adapting better to the needs of consumers, more technological , fast, conscious and changing.

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Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Stephan Tahy seguirá siendo CEO de Duravit durante cinco años más

Stephan Tahy seguirá siendo CEO de Duravit durante cinco años más

El Consejo de Supervisión de Duravit AG ha prorrogado prematuramente el contrato del CEO Stephan Tahy con efecto a partir del 1 de julio de 2022

  • Tahy seguirá ayudando a Duravit a desarrollar su potencial en el futuro
  • Los cambios se formarán colectivamente como un equipo.
  • Facturación récord de 604 millones de euros el año pasado
  • Convertirse en una empresa climáticamente neutra como objetivo corporativo

Hornberg, 1 de julio de 2022: En su reunión del 28 de junio, el Consejo de Supervisión de Duravit AG prorrogó prematuramente y por unanimidad el contrato del CEO Stephan Tahy por cinco años más hasta 2027. Esto no solo se debe al éxito del último ejercicio financiero , sino también porque están convencidos de que Stephan Tahy y sus colegas de la Junta Ejecutiva, Thomas Stammel y Martin Winkle, trabajando con el equipo en su conjunto, han sido capaces de aprovechar los éxitos del pasado y seguirán desarrollando todo el potencial de Duravit en futuro.

Stephan Tahy continuará ayudando a Duravit a desarrollar su potencial en el futuro como CEO. (Fuente de la imagen: Duravit AG)

Stephan Tahy continuará ayudando a Duravit a desarrollar su potencial en el futuro como CEO. (Fuente de la imagen: Duravit AG)

En julio de 2020, Tahy se convirtió en CEO de una empresa familiar que emplea a una fuerza laboral global de alrededor de 7000 personas y opera en más de 130 países. Su contrato debía durar hasta 2023. “Estoy encantado con la extensión anticipada del contrato y la muestra de confianza en mí”, dijo Stephan Tahy. “Solo trabajando juntos podemos lograr nuestros ambiciosos objetivos. Es por eso que queremos aprovechar los buenos vientos y dar forma a los cambios necesarios juntos”. El CEO tiene la intención de abrir caminos audaces en el futuro en colaboración con sus colegas de la Junta Ejecutiva y la fuerza laboral.

Duravit en una trayectoria de crecimiento y una misión climática

Con Stephan Tahy a la cabeza como director ejecutivo, Duravit logró generar una facturación récord de 604 millones de euros en el último año fiscal, un aumento interanual de alrededor del 28 por ciento. “A pesar de las difíciles circunstancias de la economía mundial, nos estamos acercando a la marca de los mil millones”, explicó.

Duravit sigue en el camino del éxito: en el primer trimestre, la empresa generó una facturación total de 172,1 millones de euros (2021: 140 millones de euros). El crecimiento, incluido el efecto excepcional de la consolidación de Bernstein, se situó en el 22,9 %.

Además, Duravit se ha embarcado en una misión climática integral: para 2045, la empresa de Hornberg, en la Selva Negra, quiere ser una empresa completamente neutral para el clima a nivel mundial sin depender de la compensación o el comercio de emisiones de CO2. “Nada de esto sería posible sin el esfuerzo de equipo de nuestros empleados que recrean este éxito todos los días a pesar de las desafiantes y cambiantes condiciones prevalecientes. Estos son los mejores prerrequisitos para implementar nuestra visión corporativa de ‘Mejoramos la vida cotidiana de las personas’ para todos los miembros de la Junta Directiva”, dice Tahy.

El CEO tiene la intención de abrir caminos audaces en el futuro en colaboración con sus colegas de la Junta Ejecutiva y la fuerza laboral. (Fuente de la imagen: Duravit AG)

Acerca de Duravit AG

Fundada en 1817 en Hornberg, en la Selva Negra, Duravit AG es hoy en día un fabricante líder internacional de baños de diseño. Aspirando a los más altos estándares, el proveedor de baño completo diseña y fabrica cerámica sanitaria, muebles de baño, bañeras y platos de ducha, sistemas de bienestar, inodoros con ducha, grifos y accesorios, así como sistemas de instalación. Además de su experiencia en diseño interna, Duravit también trabaja en estrecha colaboración en el desarrollo de productos con una red internacional de diseñadores como Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner y Bertrand Lejoly, así como con talentosos recién llegados. La ambición de Duravit es hacer que la vida de sus accionistas sea un poco mejor cada día a través de una combinación de diseños con visión de futuro, excelencia intransigente del producto, un sentido agudo de los requisitos humanos, y gestión empresarial responsable. Una medida clave para lograr estos objetivos es la misión primordial de convertirse en una empresa climáticamente neutra para 2045 sin excepciones.

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Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

The Supervisory Board of Duravit AG has prematurely extended CEO Stephan Tahy’s contract with effect from 1 July, 2022

  • Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future
  • Changes will be shaped collectively as a team
  • Record turnover of €604 million last year
  • Becoming a climate-neutral business as a corporate objective

Hornberg, 1 July, 2022: At its meeting on June 28, the Supervisory Board of Duravit AG prematurely and unanimously extended the contract of CEO Stephan Tahy for five more years until 2027. This is not only due to the success of the last financial year, but also because they are convinced that Stephan Tahy and his Executive Board colleagues, Thomas Stammel and Martin Winkle, working with the team as a whole, have been able to build on the successes of the past and will continue to realize Duravit’s full potential in future.

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

In July 2020, Tahy became CEO of a family business that employs a global workforce of about 7,000 and operates in over 130 countries. His contract was due to run until 2023. “I’m delighted about the early contract extension and the show of trust in me,” said Stephan Tahy. “Only by working together can we achieve our ambitious goals. That’s why we want to take advantage of the fair winds and shape the necessary changes together.” The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce.

Duravit on a growth trajectory and a climate mission

With Stephan Tahy at the helm as CEO, Duravit managed to generate record turnover of €604 million in the last financial year, a year-on-year increase of some 28 percent. “Despite the difficult circumstances on the global economy, we’re closing in on the billion mark,” he explained.

Duravit remains on track for success: In the first quarter the company generated total turnover of 172.1 million euros(2021: €140 million euros). Growth, including the one-off effect of the Bernstein consolidation, stood at 22.9 percent.

Additionally, Duravit has embarked on a comprehensive climate mission: by 2045 the company from Hornberg in the Black Forest wants to be an entirely climate-neutral business at global level without relying on offsetting or trading CO2 emissions. “None of this would be possible without the team effort of our employees who recreate this success every day afresh despite challenging and changing prevailing conditions. These are the best prerequisites for implementing our corporate vision of ‘We upgrade people’s everyday life’ for all of our stakeholders Board”, says Tahy.

The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce. (Image source: Duravit AG)

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. Aspiring to the highest of standards, the complete bathroom supplier designs and manufactures sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also works closely on product development with an international network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit’s ambition is to make its stakeholders’ lives a little better each day through a combination of forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral business by 2045 with no exceptions

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Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

The Supervisory Board of Duravit AG has prematurely extended CEO Stephan Tahy’s contract with effect from 1 July, 2022

  • Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future
  • Changes will be shaped collectively as a team
  • Record turnover of €604 million last year
  • Becoming a climate-neutral business as a corporate objective

Hornberg, 1 July, 2022: At its meeting on June 28, the Supervisory Board of Duravit AG prematurely and unanimously extended the contract of CEO Stephan Tahy for five more years until 2027. This is not only due to the success of the last financial year, but also because they are convinced that Stephan Tahy and his Executive Board colleagues, Thomas Stammel and Martin Winkle, working with the team as a whole, have been able to build on the successes of the past and will continue to realize Duravit’s full potential in future.

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

In July 2020, Tahy became CEO of a family business that employs a global workforce of about 7,000 and operates in over 130 countries. His contract was due to run until 2023. “I’m delighted about the early contract extension and the show of trust in me,” said Stephan Tahy. “Only by working together can we achieve our ambitious goals. That’s why we want to take advantage of the fair winds and shape the necessary changes together.” The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce.

Duravit on a growth trajectory and a climate mission

With Stephan Tahy at the helm as CEO, Duravit managed to generate record turnover of €604 million in the last financial year, a year-on-year increase of some 28 percent. “Despite the difficult circumstances on the global economy, we’re closing in on the billion mark,” he explained.

Duravit remains on track for success: In the first quarter the company generated total turnover of 172.1 million euros(2021: €140 million euros). Growth, including the one-off effect of the Bernstein consolidation, stood at 22.9 percent.

Additionally, Duravit has embarked on a comprehensive climate mission: by 2045 the company from Hornberg in the Black Forest wants to be an entirely climate-neutral business at global level without relying on offsetting or trading CO2 emissions. “None of this would be possible without the team effort of our employees who recreate this success every day afresh despite challenging and changing prevailing conditions. These are the best prerequisites for implementing our corporate vision of ‘We upgrade people’s everyday life’ for all of our stakeholders Board”, says Tahy.

The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce. (Image source: Duravit AG)

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. Aspiring to the highest of standards, the complete bathroom supplier designs and manufactures sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also works closely on product development with an international network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit’s ambition is to make its stakeholders’ lives a little better each day through a combination of forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral business by 2045 with no exceptions

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Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

The Supervisory Board of Duravit AG has prematurely extended CEO Stephan Tahy’s contract with effect from 1 July, 2022

  • Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future
  • Changes will be shaped collectively as a team
  • Record turnover of €604 million last year
  • Becoming a climate-neutral business as a corporate objective

Hornberg, 1 July, 2022: At its meeting on June 28, the Supervisory Board of Duravit AG prematurely and unanimously extended the contract of CEO Stephan Tahy for five more years until 2027. This is not only due to the success of the last financial year, but also because they are convinced that Stephan Tahy and his Executive Board colleagues, Thomas Stammel and Martin Winkle, working with the team as a whole, have been able to build on the successes of the past and will continue to realize Duravit’s full potential in future.

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

In July 2020, Tahy became CEO of a family business that employs a global workforce of about 7,000 and operates in over 130 countries. His contract was due to run until 2023. “I’m delighted about the early contract extension and the show of trust in me,” said Stephan Tahy. “Only by working together can we achieve our ambitious goals. That’s why we want to take advantage of the fair winds and shape the necessary changes together.” The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce.

Duravit on a growth trajectory and a climate mission

With Stephan Tahy at the helm as CEO, Duravit managed to generate record turnover of €604 million in the last financial year, a year-on-year increase of some 28 percent. “Despite the difficult circumstances on the global economy, we’re closing in on the billion mark,” he explained.

Duravit remains on track for success: In the first quarter the company generated total turnover of 172.1 million euros(2021: €140 million euros). Growth, including the one-off effect of the Bernstein consolidation, stood at 22.9 percent.

Additionally, Duravit has embarked on a comprehensive climate mission: by 2045 the company from Hornberg in the Black Forest wants to be an entirely climate-neutral business at global level without relying on offsetting or trading CO2 emissions. “None of this would be possible without the team effort of our employees who recreate this success every day afresh despite challenging and changing prevailing conditions. These are the best prerequisites for implementing our corporate vision of ‘We upgrade people’s everyday life’ for all of our stakeholders Board”, says Tahy.

The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce. (Image source: Duravit AG)

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. Aspiring to the highest of standards, the complete bathroom supplier designs and manufactures sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also works closely on product development with an international network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit’s ambition is to make its stakeholders’ lives a little better each day through a combination of forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral business by 2045 with no exceptions

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Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

The Supervisory Board of Duravit AG has prematurely extended CEO Stephan Tahy’s contract with effect from 1 July, 2022

  • Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future
  • Changes will be shaped collectively as a team
  • Record turnover of €604 million last year
  • Becoming a climate-neutral business as a corporate objective

Hornberg, 1 July, 2022: At its meeting on June 28, the Supervisory Board of Duravit AG prematurely and unanimously extended the contract of CEO Stephan Tahy for five more years until 2027. This is not only due to the success of the last financial year, but also because they are convinced that Stephan Tahy and his Executive Board colleagues, Thomas Stammel and Martin Winkle, working with the team as a whole, have been able to build on the successes of the past and will continue to realize Duravit’s full potential in future.

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

In July 2020, Tahy became CEO of a family business that employs a global workforce of about 7,000 and operates in over 130 countries. His contract was due to run until 2023. “I’m delighted about the early contract extension and the show of trust in me,” said Stephan Tahy. “Only by working together can we achieve our ambitious goals. That’s why we want to take advantage of the fair winds and shape the necessary changes together.” The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce.

Duravit on a growth trajectory and a climate mission

With Stephan Tahy at the helm as CEO, Duravit managed to generate record turnover of €604 million in the last financial year, a year-on-year increase of some 28 percent. “Despite the difficult circumstances on the global economy, we’re closing in on the billion mark,” he explained.

Duravit remains on track for success: In the first quarter the company generated total turnover of 172.1 million euros(2021: €140 million euros). Growth, including the one-off effect of the Bernstein consolidation, stood at 22.9 percent.

Additionally, Duravit has embarked on a comprehensive climate mission: by 2045 the company from Hornberg in the Black Forest wants to be an entirely climate-neutral business at global level without relying on offsetting or trading CO2 emissions. “None of this would be possible without the team effort of our employees who recreate this success every day afresh despite challenging and changing prevailing conditions. These are the best prerequisites for implementing our corporate vision of ‘We upgrade people’s everyday life’ for all of our stakeholders Board”, says Tahy.

The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce. (Image source: Duravit AG)

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. Aspiring to the highest of standards, the complete bathroom supplier designs and manufactures sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also works closely on product development with an international network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit’s ambition is to make its stakeholders’ lives a little better each day through a combination of forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral business by 2045 with no exceptions

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Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)
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Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

Stephan Tahy to remain Duravit CEO for five more years

The Supervisory Board of Duravit AG has prematurely extended CEO Stephan Tahy’s contract with effect from 1 July, 2022

  • Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future
  • Changes will be shaped collectively as a team
  • Record turnover of €604 million last year
  • Becoming a climate-neutral business as a corporate objective

Hornberg, 1 July, 2022: At its meeting on June 28, the Supervisory Board of Duravit AG prematurely and unanimously extended the contract of CEO Stephan Tahy for five more years until 2027. This is not only due to the success of the last financial year, but also because they are convinced that Stephan Tahy and his Executive Board colleagues, Thomas Stammel and Martin Winkle, working with the team as a whole, have been able to build on the successes of the past and will continue to realize Duravit’s full potential in future.

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

Stephan Tahy will continue to help Duravit realize its potential in future as CEO. (Image source: Duravit AG)

In July 2020, Tahy became CEO of a family business that employs a global workforce of about 7,000 and operates in over 130 countries. His contract was due to run until 2023. “I’m delighted about the early contract extension and the show of trust in me,” said Stephan Tahy. “Only by working together can we achieve our ambitious goals. That’s why we want to take advantage of the fair winds and shape the necessary changes together.” The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce.

Duravit on a growth trajectory and a climate mission

With Stephan Tahy at the helm as CEO, Duravit managed to generate record turnover of €604 million in the last financial year, a year-on-year increase of some 28 percent. “Despite the difficult circumstances on the global economy, we’re closing in on the billion mark,” he explained.

Duravit remains on track for success: In the first quarter the company generated total turnover of 172.1 million euros(2021: €140 million euros). Growth, including the one-off effect of the Bernstein consolidation, stood at 22.9 percent.

Additionally, Duravit has embarked on a comprehensive climate mission: by 2045 the company from Hornberg in the Black Forest wants to be an entirely climate-neutral business at global level without relying on offsetting or trading CO2 emissions. “None of this would be possible without the team effort of our employees who recreate this success every day afresh despite challenging and changing prevailing conditions. These are the best prerequisites for implementing our corporate vision of ‘We upgrade people’s everyday life’ for all of our stakeholders Board”, says Tahy.

The CEO intends to blaze bold trails in future in collaboration with his Executive Board colleagues and the workforce. (Image source: Duravit AG)

About Duravit AG

Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms. Aspiring to the highest of standards, the complete bathroom supplier designs and manufactures sanitary ceramics, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower trays, wellness systems, shower-toilets, faucets, and accessories as well as installation systems. Alongside its in-house design expertise, Duravit also works closely on product development with an international network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner, and Bertrand Lejoly as well as talented newcomers. Duravit’s ambition is to make its stakeholders’ lives a little better each day through a combination of forward-looking designs, uncompromising product excellence, a keen sense of human requirements, and responsible corporate management. A key measure in achieving these aims is the overriding mission to become a climate-neutral business by 2045 with no exceptions

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The Board of Directors of Parmigiani Fleurier SA hereby announces the appointment of Guido Terreni as CEO

Change in management at Parmigiani Fleurier SA

Fleurier, 2021: The Board of Directors of Parmigiani Fleurier SA hereby announces the appointment of Guido Terreni as CEO. He is to replace Davide Traxler, who has decided to pursue professional opportunities outside the Group after two and a half years at the helm of the Company.
These changes will take effect immediately.

Mr. Traxler will also resign with immediate effect from the boards of directors of Parmigiani’s distribution companies, where he will also be replaced by Mr. Terreni.

“In the person of Guido Terreni, we have been able to secure a strategist and recognized expert who oversaw the repositioning of Bulgari Horlogerie as one of the leading global watch brands in the high-end segment. I am certain that Guido Terreni will take Parmigiani Fleurier to new heights”, according to Fritz Schiesser, Chairperson of the Sandoz Family Foundation.

Mr. Terreni made the following statement on his appointment: “I am honored and enthusiastic about being able to contribute to enhancing Parmigiani Fleurier’s reputation. It is a solid brand, capable of expressing the Swiss watchmaking heritage at the highest level, which has recently been included by UNESCO in its List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity, whilst also attracting the interest of the most discerning connoisseurs”.

“When I joined Parmigiani in mid-2018, we focused on improving company profitability as well as optimizing the product range and structures. We have made major progress in this area. The next stage will be centered on long-term strategic brand realignment. This will also include the Company’s response to market changes brought about by COVID-19. This is the right time to place management of the Company in new hands”, according to Mr. Traxler. The Board of Directors would like to express its thanks to Davide Traxler for his efforts for the Company.

A native of Milan, Guido Terreni, aged 51, is of dual Swiss-Italian nationality and graduated in Economics at the Luigi Bocconi University in Milan. He has gained 25 years of professional experience both within an international company under family management and at major international groups. He started his career in 1995 at the Danone Group. In 2000 he moved to Switzerland, joining the Watchmaking Division at the Bulgari Group. He was appointed President of Bulgari Horlogerie in 2010, a position which he held for the following ten years. Driven by his vision for innovation, his sense of aesthetics and a strong desire to respect the integrity of traditional Swiss mechanical watchmaking, he has been able to assemble teams that have turned Bulgari into a fully-fledged premium watch brand. This result is confirmed by the 57 international watchmaking prizes and 6 world records in the area of ultra-thin movements.

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VALÉRIE MESSIKA Founder and creative director Messika Paris

VALÉRIE MESSIKA
FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR MESSIKA PARIS

Her motto: create new codes for the French Jewelry.
Her promise: to keep the diamond as a unique stone. Deal!

Valérie Messika, daughter of André Messika, a famous diamond dealer since 1972, discovered diamonds at a very young age.
After obtaining her diploma in communication and marketing from CELSA in Paris, she spent five years alongside her father traveling, searching, negotiating the most beautiful diamonds.
In 2005 she launched her own brand. A contemporary and accessible interpretation of the diamond which is freed from forced exercises like the river or the solitaire. Movable stones, bracelets and necklaces with elastic flexibility, the best-selling Move and Skinny lines play brilliantly on technical innovation and modernity without compromising on quality. Her creations are symbols of femininity, emancipation, power


In 2013, Valérie Messika unveiled her first Parisian Flagship store, rue Saint-Honoré, which houses the finest jewelry and Haute Joaillerie jewelry from the House.
All of the collections are represented by many celebrities who are loyal to the brand on the red carpets. From Paris to Hollywood, the sets shine on Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner,Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, and more…

In 2015, to celebrate the ten years of the brand, Valerie Messika launched a Haute Joaillerie atelier, to salute the French know-how that was born in the Parisian offices of the house.
From 2017 and 2018, Valérie Messika designed with Gigi Hadid two limited collections. First ‘Move Addiction’ for celebrating the 10th anniversary of the iconic Move. Then ‘My Soul’, more bohemian, which reflects the top model’s personnality.

In 2019, the designer Valérie Messika has chosen to cast three contemporary icons that break the codes of Parisian jewelry : Kate Moss, Joan Smalls and Sylvia Hoeks.
In 2020, Valérie Messika and Kate Moss co-design a High Jewelry collection together.
For 15 years, Valérie Messika has been shaking up the codes of French jewelry, entrepreneur and creative talent, she is now at the head of a company which, thanks to her audacity, has successfully found her marks in an industry so far used to classicism.

 

 

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