Philippe Stern (businessman)
Swiss businessman (1938–2026)
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Philippe Stern (10 November 1938 – 14 June 2026) was a Swiss businessman. He was the president of Patek Philippe from 1977 to 2009.
Biography
Philippe Stern was born on 10 November 1938 in Switzerland.[1] The son of Henri Stern, he joined Patek Philippe in 1966 and became president of the company in 1993.[2] He served as president until 2009[3], when he was succeeded by his son Thierry Stern, and subsequently became honorary president of Patek Philippe.[4]