Bloomberg
Richemont Promotes Founder’s Son to Kick Off Succession Plan
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Richemont announced that Johann Rupert, chairman and founder of the Swiss luxury goods company, is initiating a succession plan. Rupert, a South African billionaire, has held control of Richemont since its founding. The company did not disclose specific details about the succession timeline or the roles involved in the transition.
