{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa3406824-af1a-41f8-9847-3c4bdf80d316","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Cooperative Model of Business with Raynald Aeschlimann (Part 1)","description":"Raynald Aeschlimann is the President and CEO of Omega Ltd., a company of the world\u2019s leading watch manufacturer, The Swatch Group. Raynald joined the organization in 1996 as its Sales and Marketing Project Manager and later became Vice President and International Director of Sales, Retail, and Distribution before ultimately becoming CEO. Prior to joining Omega, Raynald worked at Longines and Complementa AG from 1992 to 1996. In addition to his work with Omega, Raynald serves on the Executive Board of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH.\u00a0Raynald joins us today to discuss the cooperative model of business as instituted by Nicolas Hayek in the 1980s. You\u2019ll hear him describe his background and how his upbringing informs his social conscience and his philosophy on cooperation. Raynald also highlights how Nicolas Hayek saved the Swiss watch factory from bankruptcy in the face of competition with Japan and underscores how the Swatch Group is promoting the spirit of cooperation in the watchmaking industry.\u00a0\u201cThe success of our colleagues is our success.\u201d - Raynald Aeschlimann\u00a0This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:\u00a0\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Raynald\u2019s background: growing up in a factory town and his family\u2019s watchmaking history\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Raynald\u2019s experiences with the educational system and culture in Switzerland\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0How Raynald\u2019s life path crystalized\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The socially-conscious investor mindset and why Raynald left his dream of becoming a doctor\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The foundation of the Swatch group and revolutionizing the watch industry\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0How Nicolas Hayek saved the Swiss watch industry\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0How the Swatch Group of Companies is promoting cooperation in the Swiss watchmaking industry\u00a0Our Favorite Quotes:\u00a0\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cNicolas Hayek created not just another watch, but a concept that would be revolutionary, creating a community\u2014a symbol of emotion, success, and meaning.\u201d - Raynald Aeschlimann\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u201cRather than our watches, it\u2019s more important to talk about our craftsmen, our mechanical specialists, our master watchmakers, and our suppliers\u2014all who are part of the same group.\u201d - Raynald Aeschlimann\u00a0Connect with Raynald Aeschlimann:\u00a0\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Omega\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Omega on LinkedIn\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Omega on Twitter\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Omega on YouTube\u00a0Spaceship Not Required\u00a0I\u2019m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean.\u00a0I\u2019m an explorer, and that doesn\u2019t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action.\u00a0In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required.\u00a0Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores.\u00a0Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead!\u00a0Don\u2019t forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts!","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1dfd0129-13dd-4580-97c9-75e77f559ffc/1472142-1680641322.jpg"}