Hartmut Kraft

Hartmut Kraft has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Hartmut is currently serving as the President - USA at Silhouette International, the global leader in premium eyewear. Prior to that, they worked as a Member of the Board of Directors at The Embrayer Group, a leading market expansion service provider for luxury goods. Hartmut also held the position of President & CEO at Kering, where they directed operations for multiple brands in North America. Additionally, they have served as the President and CEO of DKSH Luxury & Lifestyle North America Inc., an independent distribution company for luxury goods. Hartmut has also held leadership positions at Chronoswiss AG, where they founded an independent distribution company for luxury Swiss and German wristwatches, and at Deutscher Bundestag, where they worked as a Political Advisor. Furthermore, they have worked as a Lawyer at Hogan & Hartson and as a Foreign Associate at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, where they provided legal counsel and assistance in corporate matters.

Hartmut Kraft pursued their education in law, earning a First/Second State Exam from Freie Universität Berlin from 1996-1999. Hartmut later obtained a Master's degree in law from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1999-2000.