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Secretive foundation that owns Rolex completes board reshuffle

The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, Rolex's sole shareholder, has overhauled its board of directors in recent months. The shake-up, begun last year, aimed to create a younger board with greater diversity. [...]

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Switzerland Geneva establishment figure calls time on tenure at Rolex

Switzerland Pivotal Rolex organisation director calls time on her career

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Switzerland Former Rolex chairman focuses on his role as Chanel director

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Switzerland
Secretive foundation that owns Rolex completes board reshuffle

France
French ‘living heritage' firms irked by Swiss company picked to run certification scheme

France, Switzerland
French competition authority exposes Rolex's 'mystery shoppers'

France
How much do Rolex, Chanel, Taittinger and the Bettencourts give to the Paris Opera?

Switzerland
Geneva establishment figure calls time on tenure at Rolex

Switzerland
Pivotal Rolex organisation director calls time on her career

Switzerland
Former Rolex chairman acting as trustee for Firmenich fragrance dynasty

Switzerland
Former Rolex chairman focuses on his role as Chanel director