Management Team
The Group is led by a highly dedicated, entrepreneurial and professional management team with extensive experience in their particular markets. Most members of the management team have been leading their respective companies for over 30 years and are either founders or members of the founding family; most managers are also significant investors in the Group’s business.
The holding
- CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Acrotec
- Created the Acrotec Group with the initial acquisition of Vardeco
- Previously a partner at KPMG and CEO of companies in the construction and textile sectors
- Background in economics and accounting
François Billig
- Chief Marketing, Sales and Business Development Officer since 2017
- 30+ years of experience in fast moving consumer goods, initially in Finance then in marketing/sales and general management in Continental Europe
- Background in finance, accounting and law.
Philippe Metzger
- CFO since 2024
- International expertise in finance and management
- Held several finance management positions in public and private companies after prior career as investment banker
- Business degree (WHU Koblenz) and MBA (University of Texas)
Frank Herzog
- Member of the Board of Directors and Head of Special Financial Affairs
- Previously CFO of Acrotec from 2013 to 2024
- Previously General Manager, Finance Director, Operations Director at Hasbro SA
- Background in finance and business administration
Eric Devreux
- SVP Finance at Acrotec since 2017
- Formerly head of M&A Transaction Services at Deloitte for the Swiss Romande region
- BSc in International Business and Chartered Management Accountant
Gavin Price
- SVP Group Controller of Acrotec
- 10+ years of experience in Finance and Controlling.
- Joined Acrotec in 2016 and previously auditor at EY.
- MBA and Master of Science in Finance. Certified public accountant.
Ludovic Gerber
- Chief Technology Officer of Acrotec Group since the beginning of 2020
- 30+ years of experience in engineering, R&D and management in the microsystems, machine tool and smart machine sectors
- Master of Science in Physics
Philippe Jacot
- Head of Human Resources Group
- +30 years' experience in industrial and HR management - change management, Intercultural Leadership, Talent attraction, retention & Development expertise
- Engeneering Master's degree, Human Resources Federal diploma, specialist in employment law
Dana David
CEO of the Watch and Jewelry Division
- CEO of the watch and jewellery division since 2023
- General Manager of KIF since 2012
- Experienced micromechanics expert and industrial operations leader in various senior roles in the watch industry
Cyrille Mathieu
CEO of the Medtech Division
- CEO of the medtech division since 2023
- Sales Director at Acrotec since 2016
- Former partner and sales director in an industrial group
- 10 years of experience in the automotive industry
- Mechanical engineer by training
Sébastien Virtel
CEO of the Precision High-Tech Division
- CEO of Precision High-Tech since 2023
- CEO of Vardeco since June 2016
- Production manager since April 2007
- Formation in Engineering
Marjolaine Cordier
CEOs of Watch and Jewelry Companies
- Professional experience in the eyewear industry in Paris
- Worked at Audermars Piguet for 7 years in Switzerland
- Took over the management of STS La Chaux-de-Fonds and STS Meyrin in 2014
- Currently co-CEO with his brother of the four production sites
Elisabeth Saulcy
- Director of Acrotec R&D and H2i since 2020, co-director of Petitpierre since 2023
- Engineer with an Executive Master of Business Administration
- 15+ years of experience in engineering, R&D and management
- 5+ years of experience as a start-up manager
Vincent Rieder
- General Manager of Petitpierre since 1991
- Took over the family-owned business
Boris Petitpierre
- CEO of Precipro since 2019
- 10 years experience in the jewellery industry
- Master in Information Systems
Sophie-Anne Duport
- CEO of Mimotec SA from November 2019
- 20 years of experience in Engineering, R&D and production in watchmaking and machine sectors
- Master of Science EPFL in Mechanical Engineering
Alain Hess
- CEO of Général Ressorts since 2010, of Pierhor-Gasser and Butech since 2017
- Experience in turning around businesses and investments
- 20 years as General Manager in various industries including 9 years in the watch industry
Jean-Michel Uhl
- Training in marketing and communication
- Restructured several SMEs in the industrial sector
- Founded EasyDec in 2004
- Experienced micromechanics expert and industrial operations leader in various senior roles in the watch industry
Didier Rebetez
- Methods, Administration and Sales Manager since 2010
- Nine years of technical and commercial experience in the automation sector
- Initial training as a draughtswoman
- Federal diplomas (technical-commercial and human resources specialist)
Tiziana Farine
- Founder and CEO of PoliTrempe SA (founded in 2008)
- Development and fine-tuning of all PoliTrempe’s activities
- Precision mechanic with experience in screw machining
- More than 20 years’ experience in the watchmaking industry
Jean-Paul Farine
- CEO of CAPSA from January 2024
- Technical & quality management since 2020
- Professional experience in industry and production
- Diploma of Technician ES in microtechnology
Kevin Streit
- Engineering degree with an Executive Master of Business Administration
- Several years of professional experience in industry and production
- Joined the family business since 2014 and co-leads it since 2022
Cédric Chèvre
- CEO of Horlyne since 2022
- Held various high responsibility positions for prestigious brands as Chanel and Cartier
- Graduate of an MBA and Dr. EPFL in Material Science
- Former President of the SSC
Zian Kighelman
- CEO of Horlyne since 1992
- Various positions in Switzerland and the USA for a company specialising in automation
- Trained as an electronics engineer, followed by a postgraduate degree in management
Raymond Leitenberg
CEOs of Medtech Companies
- Joined the Diener company in 1984
- Founded in 1955 by his father
- Polymechanics and Engineering background
- Founded SpineSave in 2009
Rolf Diener
- CEO of Diener Precision Pumps since 2016
- Cofounder of Diener Precision Pumps in 1994
- Mechanical Design Engineering degree
- 35 years in the pump industry
- Technical Director, 1994-2016
Doug Robinson
- CEO of Tectri since January 2022
- At Tectri since 2014 : Head of Finance and then Business Development
- Background in finance and business administration
- Additional studies : healthcare & Medtech industry
Jean-Pascal Wisard
- CEO of AFT Micromechanics since 2008
- Resumed to the family business in 2007
- Engineer in micro-mechanics
Jérôme Frésard
- CEO of Général Ressorts since 2010, of Pierhor-Gasser and Butech since 2017
- Experience in turning around businesses and investments
- 20 years as General Manager in various industries including 9 years in the watch industry
Jean-Michel Uhl
- Manufacturing manager for the racing department
- Chassis and peripheral components in motorcycle and car racing
- Founded Microweld in 1997
Norbert Giraud
- Founded Team-Metal in 1988
- Responsible for general & strategic management
- Engineering background
Ks Chan
- Engineering degree with an Executive Master of Business Administration
- Several years of professional experience in industry and production
- Joined the family business since 2014 and co-leads it since 2022
Cédric Chèvre
- Joined Takumi in 2000
- Worked in a number of roles. Machine Operator, CMM Programmer, Quality Manager, Operations Manager
- Appointed CEO in March 2021
- Background in Engineering and Lean Manufacturing.
Donal Galligan
- CEO of Axial Medical
- Founded Axial Medical with his Father in 2014
- Former Full-Line (Reconstructive and Trauma) Sales Representative for Stryker Orthopaedics
Vin Visco
- CEO of Friedrich Daniels (third generation)
- Since 1986 in Medtech
- Since 1994 CEO
- First international trainee at Zimmer 1985 in Warsaw, Indiana
Bernd Daniels
- CEO and Business Development Manager since 2003 of Friedrich Daniels
- Held various positions of responsibility for AEG Olympia AG, Kodak AG - Germany, Austria and Xerox GmbH.
Armin Daniels
- CEO of Dawnlough for 25 years
- Qualified Toolmaker
- 35 years’ experience in Milling and Turning
- Developed automation processes for ‘lights out’ 5-axis milling
Brian McKeon
CEOs of Precision High-Tech Companies
- CEO of Precision High-Tech since 2023
- CEO of Vardeco since June 2016
- Production manager since April 2007
- Formation in Engineering
Marjolaine Cordier
- CEO of DJC
- Quality Director at LVMH
- Has acquired an experience of 23 years in the automotive industry
- Experience in the medical sector
- Mechanical engineer and INSEAD training
Thierry Miller
- Founded Team-Metal in 1988
- Responsible for general & strategic management
- Engineering background
Ks Chan
- Joined Takumi in 2000
- Worked in a number of roles. Machine Operator, CMM Programmer, Quality Manager, Operations Manager
- Appointed CEO in March 2021
- Background in Engineering and Lean Manufacturing.
Donal Galligan
- CEO of Diener Precision Pumps since 2016
- Cofounder of Diener Precision Pumps in 1994
- Mechanical Design Engineering degree
- 35 years in the pump industry
- Technical Director, 1994-2016
Doug Robinson
- Professional experience in the eyewear industry in Paris
- Worked at Audermars Piguet for 7 years in Switzerland
- Took over the management of STS La Chaux-de-Fonds and STS Meyrin in 2014
- Currently co-CEO with his brother of the four production sites
Elisabeth Saulcy
- Engineering degree with an Executive Master of Business Administration
- Several years of professional experience in industry and production
- Joined the family business since 2014 and co-leads it since 2022
Cédric Chèvre
- CEO of Tectri since January 2022
- At Tectri since 2014 : Head of Finance and then Business Development
- Background in finance and business administration
- Additional studies : healthcare & Medtech industry
Jean-Pascal Wisard
- CEO of Général Ressorts since 2010, of Pierhor-Gasser and Butech since 2017
- Experience in turning around businesses and investments
- 20 years as General Manager in various industries including 9 years in the watch industry
Jean-Michel Uhl
- Manufacturing manager for the racing department
- Chassis and peripheral components in motorcycle and car racing
- Founded Microweld in 1997
Norbert Giraud