David Ponzo Joins Tiffany & Co. as Deputy CEO
The luxury brand Tiffany & Co. has appointed David Ponzo as its new deputy chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership transition. Ponzo takes on the role previously held by Gavin Haig, who retired in 2025. This expansion of the deputy CEO position is part of a broader management strategy at the parent company LVMH, which has seen recent additions of this role at Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Bulgari.
In his new position, Ponzo will lead Tiffany's worldwide retail and corporate commercial organization, overseeing all retail zones and commercial functions, including client relations, retail excellence, store and brand experience, digital and omnichannel, and global servicing. He will also manage the jewelry and high jewelry product divisions, as well as the newly created strategic business development function.
Ponzo brings a wealth of experience to Tiffany & Co., having previously served as chief commercial officer at Louis Vuitton for five years, where he focused on the watches and jewelry division and contributed to the brand's elevation by targeting local clientele and high-end product categories. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at Swatch Group and Omega in Asia, as well as serving as president and CEO of Louis Vuitton Japan.
Tiffany's CEO, Anthony Ledru, praised Ponzo's strategic vision, commercial expertise, and deep understanding of the luxury market, stating that his global experience and passion for retail excellence will be crucial in accelerating the brand's long-term growth.
As Ponzo takes on his new role, Tiffany & Co. continues to strengthen its leadership team, with Thierry Vasseur promoted to executive vice president of jewelry, high jewelry, and home and accessories, further showcasing the brand's commitment to innovation and creativity.
