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Damien Dernoncourt 
Damien Dernoncourt at the John Hardy headquarters in Hong KongBorn Lille, France Residence Hong Kong Nationality French Occupation CEO of John Hardy Damien Dernoncourt, (born in 1971) is a French businessman based in Hong Kong.[1] Originally from Lille, North of France, Dernoncourt has been living in Hong Kong since 1995, with his wife and two children.[2]
Biography
Dernoncourt began his career in Hong Kong, where he spent the early years leading a buying office for a major French importer.[3] Following this role, at 25, he utilized his learned expertise to start his own packaging and logistics company in China, which he sold prior to completing his MBA at INSEAD.[4]
Dernoncourt joined the John Hardy Group in 2003. He was promoted as President in 2004 and was given the responsibility of organizing the company’s management team and streamlining operations.[5] Through a Management Buyout, Dernoncourt, along with John Hardy Head Designer and Creative Director, Guy Bedarida, assumed control of the company in October 2007 with the support of 3i, a private equity group.[6] The pair has established a complementary working relationship and together they are building the next generation of the John Hardy family.
As CEO of John Hardy,[7] Dernoncourt is the driving force behind the company’s evolution into a globally sustainable luxury brand [8] that is focused on minimizing the impact of business on the natural environment and treating employees with special care.[9] He oversees an international team of 1000 individuals across the company’s facilities in Bali, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and New York.[10] Dernoncourt has helped to build John Hardy into one of the most successful jewelry brands in the US,[11] while also positioning it for expanded growth in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He is also leading the company to ensure that John Hardy continues to be a pioneer in the area of environment, local culture preservation and sustainability.[12]
Dernoncourt takes part in 'Racing the Planet' each year[13] and uses the funds he raises to donate to orphanages in Bali as well as sponsor the building of schools in Nepal.[14]
References
- ^ "Leaders in Luxury: Exclusive Interview" - Elite Traveler. Retrieved July 15, 2010
- ^ Ch.C. - "Damien, une success-story hong-kongaise" - Voix Du Nord. Oct 2009.
- ^ Joaillerie: John Hardy ou le mariage de luxe et de l'écologie - Les Echos. Dec 19 2008.
- ^ "Damien et John Hardy (HONG-KONG)" - Roulez Jeunesse ! April 25, 2007.
- ^ "Investment Story: John Hardy" - 3i Group. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ "3i to invest $30 million in HK jeweller John Hardy" - Reuters U.K. Oct 25 2007.
- ^ "Speakers: Damien Dernoncourt" - BODW 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ "Buy bamboo, he plants bamboo" Mother Nature Network. Sept 02 2009.
- ^ "Leaders in Luxury: Exclusive Interview" - Elite Traveler. Retrieved July 15, 2010
- ^ Tegmeyer, Diane. - "Road Warrior" - Fortune Magazine. May 22, 2009.
- ^ "Damien Dernoncourt - Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo" - Art and Design. Issue No. 122. Pg 44. Feb 2010.
- ^ "The John Hardy Bamboo Agro Forestry Pilot Project" - Friends of the National Park Foundation. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ Tegmeyer, Diane. - "Road Warrior" - Fortune Magazine. Pg 22. May 25, 2009.
- ^ The Sparkling Entrepreneur - Millionaire Asia.Issue 11, page 10. March 2010.
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