Ilaria Resta: The Future of the Luxury Watch Market and Audemars Piguet | E149

Ilaria Resta is the CEO of Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive luxury watch brands, renowned for its tradition of craftsmanship and innovation. Before leading AP, Ilaria served as President and CEO of Firmenich, a family-owned Swiss company that creates perfumes for iconic brands like Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Hugo Boss, with annual revenues exceeding $3 billion. Her career began at Procter & Gamble, where she spent 23 years shaping some of the most recognizable consumer brands, including Tide, Pantene, and Head & Shoulders. Born and raised in Naples, Italy, Ilaria’s journey from modest beginnings to the pinnacle of luxury and leadership exemplifies her values of resilience, learning, and leaving a meaningful legacy. Ilaria offers invaluable insights into leadership, breaking barriers, and the art of building lasting relationships. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Ilaria Resta on Love, Learning, and Legacy 01:47 – The Watch Market: Who Buys Luxury Watches and Why? 06:20 – Emotional Connections: Watches as Memory Holders and Style Statements 12:08 – Women in Watchmaking: Closing the Gender Gap in Luxury Watches 16:54 – Limited Supply: Why AP Watches Are Hard to Find and the Secondary Market 20:00 – Rule-Breaking in Watchmaking: Innovation and Pushing Boundaries 26:14 – Collaborations with Collectors and Artists: The John Mayer Example 30:00 – Work-Life Balance: Advice for Women and Men on Choosing Success 34:47 – Closing Reflections: Love What You Do, Learn Constantly, and Leave a Legacy Resources: Ilaria's LinkedIn:   / ilariaresta   Audemars Piguet's Website: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/en... Audemars Piguet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audemarspig... In Search of Excellence Podcast - with Randall Kaplan Listen to this episode on the go! 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visit https://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randy! Instagram:   / randallkaplan   TikTok:   / randall_kaplan   Twitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplan LinkedIn:   / randallkaplan   Website: https://www.randallkaplan.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching: https://intro.co/randallkaplan Get More Excellence! In Search of Excellence Clips:    / @iseclips