Johann Rupert
Chairman, Richemont
The former South African banker founded the world’s third-largest luxury goods group which owns Alaïa, Chloé and Dunhill.
Richemont Chairman Warns Company Must Be Cautious With Cash
Johann Rupert said the pandemic hit the watch and jewellery maker's cash flow, making it necessary to halve its dividend to 1 Swiss franc per share.
Richemont Chairman Warns Company Must Be Cautious With Cash
Johann Rupert said the pandemic hit the watch and jewellery maker's cash flow, making it necessary to halve its dividend to 1 Swiss franc per share.
Richemont to Ask Shareholders for Conditional Share Capital Increase
The Cartier-owner seeks to preserve cash during the pandemic having already halved its dividend.
Richemont to Ask Shareholders for Conditional Share Capital Increase
The Cartier-owner seeks to preserve cash during the pandemic having already halved its dividend.
From Savile Row to Swiss Watches, Luxury's Rules Have Changed
After months of lockdown, sales of luxury goods are estimated to fall as much as 35 percent this year.
From Savile Row to Swiss Watches, Luxury's Rules Have Changed
After months of lockdown, sales of luxury goods are estimated to fall as much as 35 percent this year.
Richemont Signals HR Shakeup After Reports of Bonus Controversy
The Swiss luxury-goods maker’s employees are reportedly frustrated about increases in senior executive compensation when most directors got pay cuts.
Richemont Signals HR Shakeup After Reports of Bonus Controversy
The Swiss luxury-goods maker’s employees are reportedly frustrated about increases in senior executive compensation when most directors got pay cuts.
Luxury’s Inequality Problem
The anti-racism protests that have swept the United States are inextricably linked to socio-economic class and rising inequality. Are luxury brands listening?
Luxury’s Inequality Problem
The anti-racism protests that have swept the United States are inextricably linked to socio-economic class and rising inequality. Are luxury brands listening?
Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic
Top-tier brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton are hiking prices in what looks like a bid to pad margins, cushion the impact of lower sales volumes and capitalise on the China rebound.
Why Luxury Brands Are Raising Prices in a Pandemic
Top-tier brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton are hiking prices in what looks like a bid to pad margins, cushion the impact of lower sales volumes and capitalise on the China rebound.
Richemont Reports 67% Drop in Annual Profit
Chairman Johann Rupert estimates up to three years of grave economic impact of Covid-19 on the Swiss luxury group.
Richemont Reports 67% Drop in Annual Profit
Chairman Johann Rupert estimates up to three years of grave economic impact of Covid-19 on the Swiss luxury group.
2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.
2020’s Top M&A Targets in Luxury
BoF tapped industry experts and analysed the market to determine which brands will likely be targeted this year — and which wild-card mergers could pick up steam.
Can Richemont Fight Off LVMH?
LVMH’s Tiffany takeover puts new pressure on the Swiss luxury conglomerate, which can either take it on the chin or stage a major counterattack, merging with Chanel or Kering, says Luca Solca.
Can Richemont Fight Off LVMH?
LVMH’s Tiffany takeover puts new pressure on the Swiss luxury conglomerate, which can either take it on the chin or stage a major counterattack, merging with Chanel or Kering, says Luca Solca.
Meet Africa’s Fashion Billionaires
More than half of African billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortune. How did this fascinating group of moguls, merchants and mavericks climb their way to the top?
Meet Africa’s Fashion Billionaires
More than half of African billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortune. How did this fascinating group of moguls, merchants and mavericks climb their way to the top?
What is The BoF 500?
The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.
