Patek Philippe
Stern family promotes a manager while the fourth generation is groomed

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 14.04.2026 at 05:00 GMT

Thierry Stern, grandson of Patek Philippe's founders and president of the watchmaker, set out his succession plans in a rare magazine interview earlier this month. But the promotion of his right-hand man and general manager of the company has somewhat passed under the radar.

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Patek Philippe
Stern family promotes a manager while the fourth generation is groomed