Former Audemars Piguet CEO François-Henri Bennahmias has been brought in as a consultant to Hublot, the LVMH-owned watch brand. This move comes as LVMH makes broader changes across its watchmaking divisions, with Jean Arnault now overseeing Hublot and Zenith. Bennahmias, who led AP for over a decade and grew its sales significantly, recently launched The Honourable Merchants Group and has been exploring partnerships within the watch industry.
- François-Henri Bennahmias appointed as consultant to Hublot
- Julien Tornare remains CEO of Hublot
- Jean Arnault oversees Hublot and Zenith
François-Henri Bennahmias, who previously served as CEO of Audemars Piguet for over a decade, is now consulting for Hublot.
Bennahmias's appointment has not been publicly disclosed, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Julien Tornare, who has been Hublot's CEO since 2024, continues in his role.
Hublot, founded in 1980, is known for its innovative approach, including rubber straps on precious metal timepieces.
Jean Arnault, who oversees LVMH Watches, has recently taken on oversight of Hublot and Zenith.
Hublot's estimated revenue in 2025 was CHF 460 million, a decrease of about 7% from the previous year.
Hublot has recently released the Classic Fusion Tributo, a tribute to its original MDM model, and collaborated with Jeff Koons.