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Luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet<\/strong> announced Monday the appointment of Ilaria Resta<\/strong> as its new general manager. This news follows the announcement of her upcoming departure from DSM-Firmenich<\/strong>, the flavor and fragrance chemist.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Currently in charge of DSM-Firmenich’s fragrance and cosmetics segment, Ilaria Resta is the first and only woman<\/strong> to have held the position of president of the fragrance division among the industry’s major houses. Prior to joining Firmenich, she had more than 22 years of experience at Procter & Gamble.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n “A visionary leader with a passion for craftsmanship, Ilaria Resta will lead Audemars Piguet into the future as we continue to develop our brand, merge tradition and innovation, and strengthen our direct connection with our customers”<\/em>, said Alessandro Bogliolo<\/strong>, Chairman of the Board of Directors, on Monday when the appointment was announced.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ilaria Resta will succeed Fran\u00e7ois-Henry Bennahmias<\/a> on January 1, 2024<\/strong>, as head of Audemars Piguet, as stated in a press release. But she will join the watch manufacturer located in Le Brassus in the Vall\u00e9e de Joux<\/strong><\/a> as of next August.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fran\u00e7ois-Henry Bennahmias had made his first steps within the manufacture in 1994<\/strong>, before taking over as director in 2012<\/strong>. His departure was announced last June<\/strong>. He thus leaves the House after 30 years of service.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By becoming the new head of Audemars Piguet, Ilaria Resta will become one of the few women to hold an executive position within a renowned Swiss watch brand. Renowned for its Royal Oak<\/strong> collection, the Swiss manufacturer is one of the most sought-after luxury brands in the new and pre-owned watch market.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read also >Watch industry: Audemars Piguet guarantees its watches against theft<\/a><\/p>\nDeparture of Fran\u00e7ois-Henry Bennahmias<\/h2>\n