I am a multidisciplinary product and design development leader with a passion for turning craftsmanship into scalable watch designs. I have steered teams across concept, prototyping, and production, integrating aesthetics with technical feasibility to deliver standout timepieces. I have held leadership roles at Fendi Timepieces and White SA, driving innovation, strategy, and high-quality execution in luxury watches, while collaborating closely with studios, suppliers, and marketing to translate ideas into market-ready products.

Luigi Vivone

I am a multidisciplinary product and design development leader with a passion for turning craftsmanship into scalable watch designs. I have steered teams across concept, prototyping, and production, integrating aesthetics with technical feasibility to deliver standout timepieces. I have held leadership roles at Fendi Timepieces and White SA, driving innovation, strategy, and high-quality execution in luxury watches, while collaborating closely with studios, suppliers, and marketing to translate ideas into market-ready products.

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I am a multidisciplinary product and design development leader with a passion for turning craftsmanship into scalable watch designs. I have steered teams across concept, prototyping, and production, integrating aesthetics with technical feasibility to deliver standout timepieces.

I have held leadership roles at Fendi Timepieces and White SA, driving innovation, strategy, and high-quality execution in luxury watches, while collaborating closely with studios, suppliers, and marketing to translate ideas into market-ready products.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product & Design Development Director Watches at Fendi Timepieces
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Lead product and design development for watches, overseeing creative and engineering teams from concept to production, with a focus on innovation and craftsmanship.
Product & Design Development Manager Watches at Fendi Timepieces
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
Directed design and product development for luxury watches, aligning design intent with manufacturing feasibility and market strategy.
Watch and Jewellery Designer at White SA
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2003
Conceived and executed watch and jewellery designs, translating brand concepts into collectible timepieces.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (HES) – Watch & Jewellery Design at Haute École d’Arts Appliquées, La Chaux-de-Fonds
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Scientific High School Diploma at Gymnase Cantonal, Neuchâtel
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Managing and Leading a Team
January 1, 2022 - April 27, 2026
Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?
January 1, 2018 - April 27, 2026
Building Luxury
January 1, 2016 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail