#executive Stories

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How Michel Parmigiani Makes It Work

Swiss watchmaker Michel Parmigiani describes his intimate knowledge of complications and...

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Can the Japanese Fine-Watchmaking Brand Grand Seiko Outdo Its Swiss Counterparts?

Seiko Watch Corporation president, COO, and CMO Shuji Takahashi is doubling down to bring the...

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This Legendary Textile Company Is Meeting the Future by Embracing Its Past

Maharam president Tony Manzari talks about textiles, tastemakers, and timing during his tenure at...

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Related Group’s Carlos Rosso

The president of condos at Related Group maintains long-distance focus.

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Design Within Reach CEO John Edelman

John Edelman, CEO of Design Within Reach, saved the once-distressed company and made it profitable.

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Level Playing Field

Architect and developer Michael Kirchmann avoids judging his buyers by the size of their wallets.

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Joshua Roth is the Art World’s Hollywood Agent

As the founding head of United Talent Agency’s fine arts division, Joshua Roth uses legal...

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Michael Tregoning, The Dallas Maverick

Under the leadership of Michael Tregoning, Headington has become more than an oil company.

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Getting to Know Crystal Cruises CEO Edie Rodriguez

The cruise line CEO is turning a two-ship operation into an armada of international luxury.

fashion
Missoni’s Hands-Off Fashion Executive

CEO Emilio Carbonera Giani sees positive long-term results thanks to a laissez-faire approach.

Design
How Carl Bass Went from Cornell Dropout to Autodesk CEO

A decade into the position, the software executive shares why he put his college degree on hiatus...

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This Kettal Executive Trusts Word of Mouth Above All Else

Alex Alorda's father launched the Barcelona-based outdoor furniture maker over fifty years ago but...

Design
The Nordic Approach of Index

Kigge Hvid, CEO of Index, promotes sustainable solutions to global challenges.

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Filson CEO Gray Madden

How the southerner steers the 119-year-old Seattle outfitter with a Startup Mentality.