Swatch Group Management

Management criteria checks 4/4

Swatch Group's CEO is Nick Hayek, appointed in Jan 1995, has a tenure of 29.33 years. total yearly compensation is CHF6.84M, comprised of 22% salary and 78% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.093% of the company’s shares, worth CHF9.37M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 18.8 years and 14.3 years respectively.

Key information

Nick Hayek

Chief executive officer

CHF6.8m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage22.0%
CEO tenure29.3yrs
CEO ownership0.09%
Management average tenure18.8yrs
Board average tenure14.3yrs

Recent management updates

It's Unlikely That The CEO Of The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

May 02
It's Unlikely That The CEO Of The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

Recent updates

It's Unlikely That The CEO Of The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

May 02
It's Unlikely That The CEO Of The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Using Too Much Debt?

May 02
Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Using Too Much Debt?

Little Excitement Around The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) Earnings

Apr 16
Little Excitement Around The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) Earnings

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)

Mar 06
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)

Here's What To Make Of Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Feb 08
Here's What To Make Of Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Decelerating Rates Of Return

The Swatch Group AG Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

Jan 26
The Swatch Group AG Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models

Is It Time To Consider Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Jan 23
Is It Time To Consider Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) Share Price

Jan 02
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) Share Price

These 4 Measures Indicate That Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Using Debt Safely

Oct 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Using Debt Safely

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Oct 18
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Here's Why We Think Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Well Worth Watching

Oct 05
Here's Why We Think Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Well Worth Watching

Returns On Capital At Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Have Hit The Brakes

Sep 19
Returns On Capital At Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Have Hit The Brakes

An Intrinsic Calculation For The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Suggests It's 36% Undervalued

Aug 12
An Intrinsic Calculation For The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Suggests It's 36% Undervalued

We Think Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jul 31
We Think Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Jul 17
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Here's Why Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jul 03
Here's Why Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Here's What To Make Of Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Jun 18
Here's What To Make Of Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 29
Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Using Too Much Debt?

Why The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Could Be Worth Watching

Dec 11
Why The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Could Be Worth Watching

Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Nov 23
Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Sep 27
Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Aug 22
Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Why The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Could Be Worth Watching

Aug 04
Why The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) Could Be Worth Watching

Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) A Risky Investment?

Jun 11
Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) A Risky Investment?

The Return Trends At Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Look Promising

May 08
The Return Trends At Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Look Promising

When Should You Buy The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Apr 02
When Should You Buy The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Does Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Feb 07
Does Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Dec 24
Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

These 4 Measures Indicate That Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Using Debt Safely

Oct 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Is Using Debt Safely

Is It Time To Consider Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Oct 14
Is It Time To Consider Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Capital Allocation Trends At Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Aren't Ideal

Sep 06
Capital Allocation Trends At Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Aren't Ideal

Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) A Risky Investment?

Aug 02
Is Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) A Risky Investment?

Should You Investigate The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) At CHF316?

Jun 21
Should You Investigate The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) At CHF316?

Be Wary Of Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) And Its Returns On Capital

May 31
Be Wary Of Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) And Its Returns On Capital

We Think The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A Microscope

May 04
We Think The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) CEO Compensation Package Needs To Be Put Under A Microscope

Read This Before Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) For Its Dividend

Mar 30
Read This Before Buying The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR) For Its Dividend

What Kind Of Shareholders Hold The Majority In The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) Shares?

Mar 09
What Kind Of Shareholders Hold The Majority In The Swatch Group AG's (VTX:UHR) Shares?

These Metrics Don't Make Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Look Too Strong

Feb 19
These Metrics Don't Make Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Look Too Strong

The Swatch Group AG Just Missed Earnings With A Surprise Loss - Here Are Analysts Latest Forecasts

Jan 31
The Swatch Group AG Just Missed Earnings With A Surprise Loss - Here Are Analysts Latest Forecasts

Swatch Group's(VTX:UHR) Share Price Is Down 39% Over The Past Three Years.

Jan 12
Swatch Group's(VTX:UHR) Share Price Is Down 39% Over The Past Three Years.

Are Dividend Investors Making A Mistake With The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Dec 23
Are Dividend Investors Making A Mistake With The Swatch Group AG (VTX:UHR)?

Does Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 10
Does Swatch Group (VTX:UHR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Here's Why We Don't Think Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Statutory Earnings Reflect Its Underlying Earnings Potential

Nov 25
Here's Why We Don't Think Swatch Group's (VTX:UHR) Statutory Earnings Reflect Its Underlying Earnings Potential

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Nick Hayek's remuneration changed compared to Swatch Group's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2023CHF7mn/a

CHF869m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

CHF926m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

CHF982m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

CHF895m

Dec 31 2022CHF7mCHF2m

CHF807m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

CHF808m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

CHF809m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

CHF787m

Dec 31 2021CHF7mCHF2m

CHF765m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

CHF642m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

CHF519m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

CHF234m

Dec 31 2020CHF5mCHF2m

-CHF51m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-CHF14m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

CHF23m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

CHF377m

Dec 31 2019CHF6mCHF2m

CHF730m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

CHF761m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

CHF791m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

CHF818m

Dec 31 2018CHF7mCHF2m

CHF845m

Sep 30 2018n/an/a

CHF884m

Jun 30 2018n/an/a

CHF922m

Mar 31 2018n/an/a

CHF828m

Dec 31 2017CHF7mCHF2m

CHF733m

Compensation vs Market: Nick's total compensation ($USD7.55M) is about average for companies of similar size in the Swiss market ($USD6.46M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Nick's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.


CEO

Nick Hayek

29.3yrs

Tenure

CHF6,836,641

Compensation

Mr. Georges Nicolas Hayek, Jr., also known as Nick, has been the President of Executive Group Management Board at The Swatch Group AG since 2003 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Member of Exec...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Georges Hayek
President of Executive Group Management Board29.3yrsCHF6.84m0.093%
CHF 9.4m
Thierry Kenel
CFO & Member of Executive Group Management Board15.2yrsno data0.046%
CHF 4.7m
Francois Thiebaud
Chairman of Tissot Board & Member of Executive Group Management Board3.8yrsno data0.079%
CHF 8.0m
Peter Steiger
Member of Executive Group Management Board22.3yrsno data0.056%
CHF 5.7m
Florence Ollivier-Lamarque
Member of Executive Group Mgmt Board and President of Swatch Group France & France Les Boutiques19.3yrsno data0.024%
CHF 2.4m
Marc Hayek
Member of Executive Group Management Board19.3yrsno data0.082%
CHF 8.3m
Matthias Breschan
CEO of Longines Brand & Member of Extended Group Management Board19.3yrsno data0.0012%
CHF 118.5k
Pierre-Andre Buhler
Member of Executive Group Management Board11.3yrsno data0.010%
CHF 1.1m
Raynald Aeschlimann
Member of Executive Group Management Board and CEO & President of Omega Brand11.3yrsno data0.022%
CHF 2.2m
Calogero Polizzi
Chief Information Officer19.3yrsno data0.0068%
CHF 684.6k
Daniel Everts
Co-Chief Legal Officer & Member of Extended Group Management Board4.8yrsno data0.0014%
CHF 138.7k
Lionel Marca
VP, Head of Tech. & Dev. Mgt. of Blancpain and Harry Winston4.8yrsno data0.0014%
CHF 144.8k

18.8yrs

Average Tenure

Experienced Management: UHR's management team is seasoned and experienced (18.8 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Georges Hayek
President of Executive Group Management Board14.3yrsCHF6.84m0.093%
CHF 9.4m
Francois Thiebaud
Chairman of Tissot Board & Member of Executive Group Management Board3.8yrsno data0.079%
CHF 8.0m
Ernst Tanner
Vice Chairman29.3yrsCHF175.78k0.0039%
CHF 390.9k
Nayla Hayek
Chairwoman of the Board29.3yrsCHF4.08m2.15%
CHF 218.2m
Jean-Pierre Roth
Director14.3yrsCHF147.33k0.000020%
CHF 2.0k
Claude Nicollier
Director19yrsCHF147.33k0.000040%
CHF 4.1k
Daniela Aeschlimann
Director8yrsCHF169.74kno data

14.3yrs

Average Tenure

Experienced Board: UHR's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 14.3 years average tenure).


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