Editor’s Note
Tiffany & Co. has appointed David Ponzo as Deputy CEO, a new role consolidating core commercial functions following last year’s departure of Chief Commercial Officer Gavin Haig.
Tiffany & Co. has officially appointed David Ponzo as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, a move aimed at further expanding and strengthening its senior management team. This newly created position is designed to integrate the brand’s core commercial functions. Ponzo will take over responsibilities previously handled by former Chief Commercial Officer Gavin Haig, who officially left the LVMH-owned jewelry giant last year.
In this new role, Ponzo is tasked with defining strategic priorities for Tiffany within its global retail and corporate commercial organization. His responsibilities are extensive, encompassing oversight of all retail regions and commercial functions, as well as overall management of the jewelry and high jewelry product divisions. Additionally, he will lead the brand’s newly established strategic business development unit, aimed at identifying new market growth opportunities for Tiffany.
Ponzo brings deep experience in the luxury sector. Prior to joining Tiffany, he spent many years at Louis Vuitton, most recently serving as the brand’s Chief Commercial Officer for the past five years. Before that, he was President and CEO of Louis Vuitton Japan. Earlier in his career, he held several senior management positions in Asia for the Swatch Group and the Omega brand, accumulating significant expertise in regional market operations and commercial decision-making.
Simultaneously, Tiffany announced another key personnel appointment: Thierry Vasseur has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Jewelry, High Jewelry, Home, and Accessories. With his expanded authority, Vasseur will be fully responsible for product marketing and merchandising strategies for the aforementioned categories, ensuring a deep alignment between the brand’s creative vision and market demands.