Montblanc, a renowned luxury brand celebrated for its exceptional writing instruments, timepieces, jewelry, and leather goods, has recently welcomed Jean-Charles Hita as the new general manager of its prestigious leather goods division. With a remarkable background in the luxury industry, Hita brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his latest role.
A distinguished alumnus of the esteemed ESSEC business school in Paris, Jean-Charles Hita embarked on his journey in the luxury sector at Céline, where he honed his skills as the production and merchandising director. Subsequently, he ventured to Bulgari where he excelled in overseeing the accessories division from 2000 to 2007. Hita’s illustrious career has also encompassed leadership positions at Newel Rubbermaid, Burberry in Hong Kong, and most recently at Giorgio Armani in Milan as the accessories division director.
Assuming his new responsibilities at Montblanc, Jean-Charles Hita will be stationed in Hamburg, Germany, spearheading the leather goods division and playing a vital role in driving the brand’s ongoing success. Montblanc, a prominent entity under the ownership of the esteemed Swiss group Richemont, has experienced substantial growth in recent years under the astute leadership of Jérôme Lambert, who assumed the role of general manager in September 2018.
The third quarter of the 2018-19 financial year yielded a revenue of €3.9 billion for Richemont, marking a noteworthy 6% increase from the corresponding period in the previous year. With the appointment of Jean-Charles Hita and the sustained triumph of the brand, Montblanc appears primed for further accomplishments in the competitive domain of luxury.
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