AFP
Dec 17, 2008
Head of watchmaker Rolex steps down after 16 years: company
AFP
Dec 17, 2008
 Patrick Heiniger - Photo : Damien Meyer/AFP |
Heiniger, 58, who took over from his father in 1992, is to leave to "pursue personal projects," the group said.
Rolex, founded in 1905 and famous for its expensive watches, gave no details about a replacement but said Heiniger would remain as an advisor to the group.
Swiss newspaper Egefi linked Heiniger's departure to the Bernard Madoff scandal in the United States, but the report published Wednesday was denied by Rolex.
Egefi claimed Rolex might be a victim in the alleged 50-billion-dollar fraud by Madoff and this had shown Heiniger's willingness to take high risks.
The group is privately owned by the Geneva-based foundation Hans Wilsdorf and declined to comment further.
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