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Nayla Hayek

Chief Executive Officer & Chairwoman, Harry Winston, Inc. · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-22

Nayla Hayek is the CEO of Harry Winston, Inc.. Hayek is based in the United States. Hayek was born in 1951 in Bern and educated at EU Business School.

Swiss businesswoman and daughter of Swatch Group founder Nicolas Hayek. Became CEO of Harry Winston in May 2013 when the Swatch Group acquired the company, while also serving as chairwoman of the Swatch Group since 2010. Experienced in luxury watch and jewelry industries.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Harry Winston's expansion and notable acquisitions under Nayla Hayek's leadership, including the opening of new flagship locations in major markets such as Ginza and multiple retail salons across China, as well as record-breaking sales of rare diamonds. The headlines also reflect Hayek's role steering the luxury jewelry and watchmaker division following Swatch Group's acquisition of the brand.

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Born
November 27, 1951 · Bern
Citizenship
Switzerland
Education
EU Business School

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