Part 2, video Interview with Niels Eggerding Managing Director Frederique Constant SA

At the age of 24, Niels Eggerding enrolled at Eindhoven University to study Business Administration. During his university studies, he began working in the watch industry and became passionate for watchmaking. An invitation to visit manufacturing facilities in Switzerland and discover the creation of timepieces from the initial design to the production and assembly of a final watch, stimulated his appreciation of fine Swiss watchmaking. Born (1978) in Amsterdam; Eggerding, has a strong business sense and his innate ability to motivate employees has energized the company by embodying strong values. His favorite quote is: “Smile when you’re in trouble, gather strength from distress and grow by reflection”.

Prior being introduced to Peter Stas in 2012, the Frederique Constant Group founder, Eggerding worked 11 years for several Swiss watch brands. He was immediately intrigued by Peter Stas’ passion, charisma and vision. Ever since, a true synergy was born and Eggerding joined Frederique Constant Group as Adjunct Commercial Director. In 2014 Eggerding was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Commercial Director of the Group. Under his direction, the company has since increased its market share, built a strong network of 3000 stores worldwide and on-boarded multiple affiliates to the Frederique Constant Group. On February 1st, 2018 Niels Eggerding was appointed Managing Director of Frederique Constant SA. His aim is to ensure the continuation of the accessible luxury strategy, expand growth via the 2019 extension to the Manufacture in Plan-Les-Ouates Geneva, develop the brand using innovative in-house calibers, increase high-tech smart watch modules and strengthen the Group’s presence around the world for the years to come.

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