In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of both Bulgari Group and LVMH Watches Division about leadership, resilience and long-term value creation in a volatile luxury landscape.
Drawing on more than three decades at the top of the industry, Babin reflects on navigating economic uncertainty, why gaining market share matters more than market growth, and how Bulgari has delivered record results despite global headwinds. He also shares his thoughts on disciplined brand stretch, the role of hotels as immersive brand platforms, the future of TAG Heuer and Zenith within LVMH, and why curiosity, passion and consistency remain the foundations of enduring luxury leadership.
Tune in for:
Why luxury’s current slowdown is cyclical, not existential
How Bulgari continues to gain market share through desirability and discipline
What “right time, right price” means when expanding Bulgari Hotels globally
Lessons from TAG Heuer’s leadership changes and brand stretch across price points
Zenith’s role as both a manufacture and a brand within LVMH
Why passion, curiosity and long-term thinking define great luxury leadership
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