Nicolas Bos made his debut with the Richemont Group in 1992, when he joined the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art. In 2000, he joined Van Cleef & Arpels, which had just been acquired by Richemont. He became the High Jewelry Maison’s creative and marketing director. In 2009, he was appointed vice president of Van Cleef & Arpels and, a year later, he was also named president of Van Cleef & Arpels Americas. 

In January 2013, Bos became president and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels. Under his leadership, the luxury jeweller upholds the tradition of excellence, creativity and transmission, which has contributed to its reputation over the world, through exhibitions and L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels. 

The maison also supports artistic creation, notably in the field of dance with the Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels project. Since 2020, this initiative has been supporting artists and institutions in promoting the choreographic repertoire, while encouraging new productions. 

“Perpetuating a heritage marked by over a century of history and innovation while expressing and enriching that identity in the world of today: That is our mission,” Bos shared.

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