CLIC is a loose organization of 12 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan created for the purpose of organizing innovative networking events to enable trading of ideas between the members of the participating chambers. You can read more about CLIC here.
Tuesday 29 October - Joint Chambers Networking Event organized by CLIC
Chopard Japan Ltd. – “How will the Luxury Industry Overcome the Coronavirus Crisis?”
Le Petit-Fils de L.-U. Chopard & Cie S.A., commonly known as Chopard, is a vertically integrated manufacturer and global retailer of high-end luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories. Founded in 1860 by Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the Maison has been owned and managed by the Scheufele family since 1963 and is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Chopard is the official partner of the Mille Miglia classic car rally since 1988 and the Cannes Film Festival since 1998. Pioneering the industry, the company announced the “Journey to Sustainable Luxury” in 2013 and is the first luxury brand to produce its entire jewelry and watch collections using 100% ethical gold since 2018. Chopard is “The Artisan of Emotions – since 1860”. Chopard Japan Ltd. was established in 2006.
At the 9th CLIC Event, Mr. Thomas Döbeli, General Manager of Chopard Japan Ltd., will speak on the topic “How will the luxury industry overcome the coronavirus crisis?”. He will give an overview on the luxury industry and Chopard specifically, address the major trends triggered and accelerated by the coronavirus crisis and share his views on the future of the luxury industry. Finally, he will introduce concrete examples of Chopard, including a new global campaign to be launched on April 20, 2021, before answering questions from the audience.
Details:
Date & Time:
Thursday, April 22, 2021; 18:00 - 20:00 (Speech: 18:15)
Venue:
Online on Remo.co (link will be sent before the event)
Fee:
Free of charge for online participation
JPY 1,500 for snack set incl. Austrian beer and salami snack
If you wish to receive the snack set, please specify in your registration
Registration:
(Deadline: April 16)
*Members will be prioritized*
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About Mr. Thomas Döbeli
Mr. Thomas Döbeli, General Manager at Chopard Japan Ltd., was born in Switzerland in 1973 and graduated from the University of Zurich. He moved to Japan in 2002 and has been working for Chopard since 2014, after positions at other major luxury jewelery and watch brands. He was invited as guest lecturer about the luxury industry and related topics at Hitotsubashi ICS, The Economist, Kyoto University and others. Mr. Döbeli lives with his wife and two kids in the Shonan area, is a member of the SCCIJ and Vice-President of the Japan Swiss Society. A more detailed introduction of Mr. Döbeli can be found here.
