Corentin Quideau
Consulting
Four decades shaping the world's finest jewellery maisons
Crafting the future
of luxury brands.
From Cartier to Bulgari, from the Place Vendôme to Dubai — a career defined by the rare ability to see what a brand must become, and the know-how to make it happen.
Expert in brand architecture, product creation, and international distribution across the most demanding luxury markets in the world.
Coordinating a global network of 450 partners and subcontractors — stone dealers, designers, jewellery workshops, distributors, private equity funds, and communication specialists.
Areas of
Excellence
A comprehensive command of every dimension of the luxury jewellery industry — from the atelier to the boardroom, from design conception to global retail strategy.
Brand Strategy 360°
End-to-end brand building — vision, identity, positioning — executed across every touchpoint with long-term strategic discipline.
Product Management Development
Full lifecycle management from design conception through production, encompassing sourcing and high-end jewellery manufacturing.
Distribution & Retail
Global distribution strategy, retail network development, and partnership management in all key luxury markets.
Identity & Communication
Brand image, visual identity, architectural identity, and integrated communication strategies for prestige houses.
Sourcing & Production
Expert procurement of stones, workshops, and manufacturers — building resilient, high-quality supply chains for luxury creation.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Operational advisory for M&A in jewellery and watches; fundraising structuring and strategic guidance for emerging brands.
Brands He Worked With
- Definition and implementation of short-, medium- and long-term strategy for Cartier Joaillerie International.
- Created two foundational concepts: thematic repetitive collections and jewellery line segmentation.
- Repositioning of the brand image as "Contemporary Italian Jeweler."
- Organisational redefinition of a dedicated jewellery business unit.
- Conceived engagement ring and diamond programmes in Japan and the USA.
- Global brand survey: image, design, organisation, marketing, and distribution.
- Post-Gucci acquisition, consultant to CEO for full strategic redefinition.
- Advisor for a new global jewellery strategy.
- Coordinator for new collections development and manufacturing.
- Co-founder of the Messika Jewelry brand alongside André Messika.
- Full brand strategy, launch at Baselworld 2003, Middle East and USA rollout.
- Since 2020, ongoing strategic advisor for brand development.
- Conception and management of the global brand strategy with Mazarine Group.
- Basel booth (2016), Geneva showroom (2016), and worldwide launch strategy.
- Built and led the premier B2B jewellery platform connecting brands with French suppliers.
- 8 years: 401 brands, 540 suppliers, 4,679 meetings, 438 collaborations.
- Strategic advisor across education, sourcing, design, and high-end brand strategy.
- Brand establishment in France. Partnership with Guimet Museum & HEJ (June 2024).
- Opening of a private salon at 22 Place Vendôme.
- Strategic advisory in jewellery positioning and luxury brand development.
- Advisory on brand strategy and high jewellery market positioning.
- Strategic advisory for luxury jewellery brand development in Geneva.
- Jewellery strategy and luxury brand advisory.
- Senior advisor for luxury retail operations in UAE and the Gulf region.
- Design and implementation of a multi-jewellery brand concept in Dubai.
- Launch in 2011, opening at Burj Al Arab (Rivoli-Prestige).
- Strategic Advisor for international promotion of teaching programmes.
- Partnerships with Zhejiang Sci-Tech University and Chow Tai Fook.
- Strategic Advisor to build the top high-end jewellery brand.
- Showroom opening in June 2014 in London, 35 Dover Street.
- Strategic advisor for brand development. Chairman of the board.
- Launching Haute Couture week 2022. Implementation in Middle East, Europe, USA.
- Strategic and design director across six consecutive collections.
- Successful repositioning and sale of the brand.
- Strategic Advisor of the French Jewelry Association for Brands and Cultural relations.
- Advisory in luxury watch brand strategy and positioning.
- Strategic advisory for luxury watch brand development.
- Advisor for luxury brand development and international market expansion.
Global Reach
Americas
USA
Senior advisor for the exclusive "Couture Jewelry Collection and Conference." Implementing European brands and workshops across the American market.
Gulf & Levant
Middle East
Senior advisor for Al Tayer, Salam, and GGICO — three leading luxury retail groups spanning UAE, Qatar, and the wider region.
Continent
Europe
Management of a network of 100 top European retailers with dedicated headhunting and coaching across North, South, and Central Europe.
Pacific & East
Asia
Headhunting and coaching of consultants across North, South, East, and West Asia. Strong institutional partnerships with China's leading jewellery groups.
Mergers &
Acquisitions
"Partnering with private equity and leading funds to structure, advise, and accelerate the next generation of jewellery and watch brands."
- Consultant and partner with private equity funds for M&A in jewellery and watches.
- Structuring and advising for fundraising operations.
- Strategic advisor for emerging brands entering the jewellery and watch market.
- Implementation of development strategies for start-ups and emerging brand support.