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TIFFANY & CO.

Emirates Towers, Level 34, PO Box 50403, Dubai, UAE Tel.: + 971 4 435 6583, Fax: +971 4 435 6572

Laurent Cathala Vice President Emerging Markets / CEO & Board Member of TCO Damas Associates LLC laurent.cathala@tiffany.com
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Laurent Cathala Tiffany & Co. VP Emerging Markets Mr. Cathala joined the company in January 2010 with a remit to manage the companys existing business in key emerging markets, VSHFLFDOO\ WKH 0LGGOH (DVW *XOI &RXQWULHV (DVW &HQWUDO (XURSH Turkey, Africa and India, and to implement Tiffany & Co.s growth strategy within these and critical new markets. A respected executive in the luxury brands industry, Mr. Cathala brings more than 15 years experience to his current role. Prior to his appointment at Tiffany & Co., he was Brand General Manager for Este Lauders MAC Cosmetics in the Middle East and India, during ZKLFK WLPH WKH UHJLRQ JUHZ WR EHFRPH WKH WKLUG PRVW SURWDEOH LQ the world for the brand. Mr. Cathala holds a Baccalaurat B Diploma in Economics from Saint Jean de Bthune School in Versailles, France, and a Masters Degree in Sales, Marketing and International Business from lcole Suprieure de Gestion in Paris.

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