# The Business of Watches [40] Hublot Chief Executive Officer Julien Tornare On Partnering With Jeff Koons And Re-Connecting With The Brand's Founder

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Podcast: [HODINKEE Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hodinkee-podcasts-616894)
Published: 2026-09-16T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Watch industry veteran Julien Tornare outlines his plans to, once again, make Hublot a top brand, including a novel partnership with art-world superstar Jeff Koons, and a reconnection with Hublot founder Carlo Crocco.

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