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Amazon vs CDON, Allegro, & Bol.com

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Amazon•US•Mega CapCDONAllegroNetwork EffectsPhysical Infra & Networks
Feb 5, 2021

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... Philippe Hemard: It is interesting that you mentioned about when I started building the European infrastructure because when I started, it was not European at all. Amazon was opening country by country, in Europe and elsewhere, because Japan opened at the same time as France. Amazon was still ...

Amazon Europe: Logistics, Hiring and Leadership Principles

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Amazon•US•Mega CapNetwork EffectsPhysical Infra & Networks
Apr 29, 2020

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... Philippe Hemard: Nice to be here ...

Amazon European Logistics Buildout

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Amazon•US•Mega CapNetwork EffectsPhysical Infra & Networks
May 29, 2020

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... Philippe Hemard: Back in 2000, we had just started in France. France opened 29th August, 2000. There were only two countries open, which were UK and Germany, which were both opened in 1998. When I say opened, it’s not really open, because Amazon bought two companies ...

SAP: Business Data Cloud, Joule & Enterprise AI Governance

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Sap Se•DE•Mega CapDatabricksOpenAIAnthropicSnowflakeOracleSwitching CostsB2B Software
Oct 16, 2026

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... Analyst: We are public equity investors who have been invested in SAP since this year. ERP became a focus this year when the SaaSpocalypse drove valuations down, creating interesting opportunities. We have spoken with numerous customers and consultants over th ...

Halma, Kirk Key, & HLMA Organisational Structure

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Halma•GB•Large CapSwitching CostsSerial Acquirer
Jan 12, 2022

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... In Practise: Can you provide an introduction to your role and responsibilities at KIRK Key? ...

Watches of Switzerland: Channel Strategy & Certified Pre-Owned

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Watches of Switzerland GroupLVMHRolexRichemontBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Jul 13, 2025

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... Analyst: We're doing some work on Watches of Switzerland Group. We're trying to understand the market generally, working with wholesale partners, going direct, competitive positioning, and more about the company in general. We thought reaching out to you would ...

Hermès Distribution: Balancing Kelly & Birkin Allocation Between VIPs and Local Clients

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Hermès•FR•Large CapLVMHChanelKeringRichemontBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Jun 3, 2026

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... Analyst: I'm more familiar with the horology and automotive industries within luxury goods and have never spoken to an expert in leather goods and ready-to-wear. I'm keen to learn more about your strategy. ...

LVMH: Balancing Quality and Growth

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LVMH•FR•Large CapHermèsRichemontBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Oct 22, 2024

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... In Practise: Maybe a good place to start would be how you landed at LVMH and how your role there evolved. Then we can go from there. ...

Halma, Crowcon Detection Instruments, & HLMA Process Safety Sector

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Halma•GB•Large CapSwitching CostsSerial Acquirer
Jan 14, 2022

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... In Practise: Can you describe the history of Crowcon? ...

GE Aerospace: CFM LLPs, PMA Parts & Next-Generation Engine Risk

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GE Aerospace•US•Mega CapSafranHEICOTransDigm GroupSwitching CostsMission Critical Products & Services
Jun 19, 2026

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... Analyst: I'm doing more work to understand GE Aerospace as a standalone entity. Most of my questions will be about GE, the competitive nature of the aftermarket, CFM Materials, which you were closely involved with, LLP parts, the risk of PMA parts in engines, ...

SAP: Leadership Challenges, AI Strategy & Sovereign Cloud Execution

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Sap Se•DE•Mega CapAnthropicDatabricksOpenAIGoogleMicrosoftOracleSwitching CostsB2B Software
Apr 27, 2026

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... Analyst: We have been studying SAP from an investment landscape for the last couple of years. We do these channel checks and conversations with partners and key people in the industry to try and understand how SAP is currently positioned, what's going on in th ...

The Luxury Watches Grey Market & Asian Imports

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The Swatch•CH•Large CapRichemontLVMHWatches of Switzerland GroupRolexBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Dec 4, 2024

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... In Practise: I think a good place to start would be for me to understand what you did at your distribution company in Hong Kong. I couldn't find much information online, but I'm curious if this relates to the gray market topic at all. ...

Watches of Switzerland Group USA: A Brand's Perspective

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Watches of Switzerland Group•GB•Small CapRichemontKeringLVMHBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Nov 7, 2025

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... Analyst: Why don't we get started with a quick background of your career and what you're up to now? ...

SAP: HANA Enterprise Cloud Architecture & Oracle Database Competition

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Sap Se•DE•Mega CapOracleAmazonMicrosoftGoogleSwitching CostsPhysical Infra & Networks
Mar 9, 2026

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... Analyst: We've been studying SAP for the last couple of months, but have invested in and spent a lot of time on enterprise software over the last couple of years. We're trying to get a better grasp of the cloud transition, some of the moving parts when it come ...

Watches of Switzerland: Rolex / Bucherer Acquisition & US Expansion

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Watches of Switzerland Group•GB•Small CapRolexLVMHBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Jul 15, 2024

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... Analyst: Thank you for taking the time today. ...

Cerillion: A Major Telco Customer's Implementation Experience

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Cerillion•GB•Small Cap
Sep 7, 2026

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... Analyst: Cerillion signed a contract with Omantel in January, which was disclosed in early 2026. The contract is worth £42.5 million over a five-year subscription term, covering fixed, mobile, broadband, and TV services for around 3.5 million customers. Is tha ...

Judges Scientific PLC Geotek: Geologic AI Competition

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Judges ScientificEpirocSDI GroupBentley SystemsProcess PowerSerial Acquirer
Jun 6, 2025

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... In Practise: Geotek the company, specifically BoxScan. That's the context and why I wanted to speak to you. I have a few topics, but perhaps we could start with you telling me a little bit about GeologicAI's history, the main milestones over the past years, an ...

Victoria, Balta Group, & UK Soft Flooring

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Victoria•GB•Small CapBalta Group
Apr 23, 2022

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... In Practise: Can you describe the core raw materials that go into standard soft flooring? ...

Birkenstock: US Wholesale Strategy, Distribution & Channel Allocation

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Birkenstock•GB•Mid CapCrocsBrand EquityUnique IP & Brands
Feb 10, 2026

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... Analyst: We are an investment firm, entirely permanent capital. Our mandate is to find exceptional businesses run by exceptional people that are trading at a discount to what we think the intrinsic value of the assets are worth over time. Given the recent fear ...

Challenges for Young Leaders: Moving Into a Leadership Position

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Novartis•CH•Mega Cap
Jan 29, 2020

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... In Practise: To begin, could we talk about your career experience? Would you introduce us to the work you’ve been doing over the past couple of decades? ...

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