New President of Sowind Group American Division
To begin with, what is Sowind Group? It is composed of watch companies Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard. And the news is that the new president of the Sowind Group American division appointed Michael Margolis, who, along with the new CEO of the holding Michel Sophists will engage Sowind Group expansion strategy in the market of America.
Michael Margolis was born in the United States, graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he taught foreign languages and culture of Latin America. Margolis is fluent in German, Spanish, Portuguese and English. His career started in sales of Crest Reprographics, then by Nikon. To the wristwatches he brought a personal interest - from 1996 to 2007 he was a moderator of the American portal TimeZone. The first step in the watch world has become the post of Director of Sales Hublot in the United States - for the post Margolis is personally invited by Jean-Claude Biver. In general, this man's career is like a wonderful dream just to each moderator of watch site: today you are doing your favorite hobby on the Internet, and tomorrow - is one of the directors of the prestigious Swiss company.
Michelle Sophisti said:
"Michael is an exceptional person who is in love with horology. So we are very pleased to join the team Sowind Group and the fact that it was he who headed the U.S. subsidiary of this new stage of company’s development. I am confident that together we will achieve a great deal."
To his duties, Michael Margolis begin in March 1, 2012. His success and experience in the watch industry, no doubt, will help brands Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard to achieve their ambitious goals in the market of America.
Sam Margolis said that he was extremely pleased with this unique opportunity to work with "iconic and dynamic brands - such as Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard". According to him, Michael for many years admired from afar by them, so now with great joy that will be a member of this close-knit team.








































































































