Jaeger-Lecoultre Appoints North American President, Gina Gates-Misrach

On June 18, 2008, Jaeger-LeCoultre announced the appointment of a new president for its North American operation.  Gina Gates-Misrach, who will take over the position formerly held by Ronald Wolfgang, has served for nine years as Jaeger-LeCoultre's Director of Sales and Marketing for North America, and has been involved within the watch industry for more than 18 years.  Mr. Wolfgang will continue to serve with the brand, in the capacity of an Executive Advisor.  

Among her many accomplishments, Mrs. Gates-Misrach has played a decisive role in the relaunch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand within the United States.  In her new role as North American President, Gates-Misrach will report directly to Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jerome Lambert.