Former Rolex CEO Heiniger Dies
Rolex SA has announced that Patrick Heiniger, the company’s managing director and chief executive officer from 1992 to 2008, has died. Click the link to read the official statement from Rolex.The Board of Directors and the General Management of Rolex SA express their deep sorrow on the passing of Patrick Heiniger, former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, in Monaco after a long illness. They would like to pay tribute to the memory of a man who marked the history of the company when he presided over its destiny from 1992 to 2008, and extend their sincere condolences to his family and friends.Throughout his 16 years as head of the company, Patrick Heiniger was the faithful heir to the spirit of enterprise that has made Rolex an exceptional brand. He combined tradition with the demands of an ever-evolving world and his vision brought the company solidly into the third millennium.Patrick Heiniger was appointed Managing Director of Rolex in 1992, six years a

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