NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HODINKEE, the destination for all things watches, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffery Fowler as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Toby Bateman, who will continue in an advisory role at the company.
Mr. Fowler is an experienced retail, e-commerce, and luxury brand executive, who prior to joining HODINKEE was President, Americas, and a member of the Executive Team at Farfetch, the leading global technology platform for the luxury fashion industry.
As the leader of its North and South America regions, Mr. Fowler worked with a diverse and talented team across offices in New York City, Los Angeles, and São Paulo to build brand awareness, delight customers with seamless and personalized service, and increase collaborative market share with boutique and brand partners of the Farfetch platform.
In 2017, Mr. Fowler was elected to the Board of Directors of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Couture Council where he has served as Vice Chairman since 2019. He was also selected by the editors of Women’s Wear Daily for its inaugural “40 Under 40” executives impacting the global fashion industry. In 2018, Mr. Fowler joined the Advisory Board of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and in 2019 he was honored with the NYC-based High School of Fashion Industries’ Visionary Award.
Before Farfetch, Mr. Fowler developed his career in the luxury goods sector with leadership roles at LVMH (Louis Vuitton & TAG Heuer), Richemont (Cartier), and Tesla. Prior to that, Mr. Fowler spent two years as a management consultant with Bain & Company after earning his BA degree in English and American Literature & Languages from Harvard University and an MBA from INSEAD.
“HODINKEE is an exciting and rare example of a company that has successfully established award-winning content, forward-thinking commerce, and a passionate community, all in one place,” said new CEO Jeffery Fowler. “With that type of strong foundation, the company’s potential for further growth is all but certain. I am incredibly excited to be the new CEO of HODINKEE and look forward to working with such a talented group to further cement its position as a leading luxury and media company.”
Ben Clymer, HODINKEE Founder and Executive Chairman said: “Jeff is a dynamic leader, one whose expertise and innovative mentality make him the ideal choice to guide HODINKEE into the future. Jeff comes to the brand with a proven track record of success no matter where he has been, and his contributions to the world of luxury goods have been recognized across the industry. I am excited to have Jeff on board as the company’s new CEO, and on behalf of the people at HODINKEE, welcome him.”
"It has been an honor and a privilege to work with the team at HODINKEE, whose passion and knowledge for watches is unrivaled, and whose excellence bridges content, commerce, and community seamlessly in a way that no others do,” said Toby Bateman. “Whilst I remain based in the UK, Trans-Atlantic travel requirements grow as the business grows, therefore I am stepping down from my role to focus on my responsibilities as a father and to my family. I remain an avid reader and customer, and I am convinced HODINKEE will continue to thrive, innovate, and make the world of watches better.”
“We are extremely grateful for Toby’s leadership during a transformative period for the business,” said Mr. Clymer. “His steady hand saw HODINKEE make its first acquisition, in the pre-owned watch specialist Crown & Caliber, as well as numerous other initiatives that further cemented HODINKEE’s place as a luxury leader. We wish him the very best and look forward to continuing our working relationship with him.”
Portrait of Mr. Jeffery Fowler is available for download HERE.
About HODINKEE
Headquartered in NYC, HODINKEE is the destination for all things watches. Founded in 2008 by Benjamin Clymer, HODINKEE has grown from a blog writing about mechanical timepieces into a leading media and commerce company. HODINKEE has the world of watches covered: website, podcast, magazine, social media, the HODINKEE Shop, and HODINKEE Insurance. With its respected point of view, engaging storytelling, curated product selection, and enthusiast-focused services, HODINKEE is at the forefront of the best the world of horology has to offer and the community that supports it. hodinkee.com
