Cultural acumen meets craftsmanship at Cartier.
About
Louis Ferla at a glance
Louis Ferla is a seasoned luxury executive with a deep-rooted passion for craftsmanship and a profound connection to Asian markets.
His fascination with Asia shaped the first 17 years of his career. After beginning his professional journey at Alfred Dunhill in Hong Kong, he transitioned into the world of high jewelry and luxury watches. His ascent at Cartier was swift—from leading its Taiwan subsidiary to serving as Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India, before being appointed Chairman & CEO of Cartier China.
In 2017, he took the helm at Vacheron Constantin, where he led the legendary watchmaker past €1 billion in annual sales. Now, with over two decades at Richemont, he steps into his latest chapter as CEO of Cartier, a position he assumed in September 2024.
His fascination with Asia shaped the first 17 years of his career. After beginning his professional journey at Alfred Dunhill in Hong Kong, he transitioned into the world of high jewelry and luxury watches. His ascent at Cartier was swift—from leading its Taiwan subsidiary to serving as Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, and India, before being appointed Chairman & CEO of Cartier China.
In 2017, he took the helm at Vacheron Constantin, where he led the legendary watchmaker past €1 billion in annual sales. Now, with over two decades at Richemont, he steps into his latest chapter as CEO of Cartier, a position he assumed in September 2024.
17
Years spent in Asia
€1B+
Sales milestone
23+
Years within Richemont
Experience
Present
Cartier
CEO
Past
Vacheron Constantin
CEO
Alfred Dunhill
General Manager HK & Taiwan
Cartier
International Director Business Development
Education
National Taiwan University
Did you know?
Rather than immediately launching into his career after graduating top of his class from Lyon 3A Higher School of Business and Development, Louis Ferla took a bold detour—spending a year immersing himself in Chinese language studies in Taiwan.
A French national, he brings a rich cultural acumen to the world of luxury.
Louis Ferla has been with Richemont Group since 2001, shaping the future of luxury across continents.