ean-Claude Eggen joined Manufacture La Joux-Perret in 2020, bringing extensive industry expertise gained in previous executive roles at ETA, following his early career at Phonak. Over the past six years at the helm of Manufacture La Joux-Perret, he has led a profound transformation of the company.

Under his leadership, Manufacture La Joux-Perret has consolidated its position as a leading industrial partner specialising in the design and production of Swiss-made mechanical movements and solar quartz movements. In particular, he oversaw the successful development and industrialisation of strategic calibres, such as the G100 and solar quartz ranges, thereby strengthening the Manufacture’s offering and competitiveness.

More recently, the entry of LVMH Group’s Watch Division as a minority shareholder has strengthened industrial partnerships and firmly established the Manufacture as a key player within the Swiss watchmaking ecosystem. In addition, the company continues to benefit from the full support of its majority shareholder, Citizen Watch Group.

The Board of Directors commends the leadership of Mr Jean-Claude Eggen, whose commitment has been instrumental to the company’s performance and sustainable development. To benefit from his strategic vision and deep operational knowledge, Mr Eggen will join the Board of Directors of Manufacture La Joux-Perret. He will also serve on the Boards of Directors of the Swiss watch brands of Citizen Watch Group: Arnold & Son and Angelus on the one hand, and Frédérique Constant and Alpina on the other.

To succeed him as CEO of Manufacture La Joux-Perret and to continue the growth momentum initiated in recent years, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr Cyrille Chatel, effective April 1, 2026.

An engineer by training and holder of an MBA, he has held senior positions at leading watchmaking houses and manufactures such as Cartier and TAG Heuer. With extensive experience in the watch industry, Mr Chatel joined Manufacture La Joux-Perret in 2024 as COO. Since his arrival, he has notably strengthened the Manufacture’s industrial capabilities, optimised processes, and developed strategic partnerships, thereby enhancing the company’s performance and competitiveness.

The Board of Directors expresses its full confidence in Mr Cyrille Chatel to lead Manufacture La Joux-Perret into a new phase of its development, continuing the company’s ambition for sustainable growth, technological innovation, and manufacturing excellence.

Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds and employing around 130 people, Manufacture La Joux-Perret is a reference in Swiss watchmaking subcontracting, specialising in the design and production of high-quality movements. Its expertise covers the development of automatic movements, complications, and highly precise solar quartz calibres. Supplying some of the most prestigious watch brands, the Manufacture combines tradition and innovation while mastering the entire value chain—from development to final assembly, including the production and decoration of its own movements. Since its acquisition by Citizen Watch Group in 2012, Manufacture La Joux- Perret has benefited from industrial stability and international reach while preserving its Swiss identity and creative independence.