To kick off Season 6, we welcome Simron Chopra, Chief Financial Officer of Patek Phillipe US.

Patek Phillipe is the last family-owned Genevan luxury watch manufacturer and one of the most preeminent watchmaking brands in the world. Simron joined the company as CFO in May of 2021 to oversee all accounting and financial operations. She also works closely with the president of the U.S. market and is responsible for strategizing around U.S. business operations and managing both IT and HR functions.

A veteran in the luxury retail and jewelry space, Simron previously held senior roles at Bertelsmann, David Yurman, and Lord & Taylor.  At Bertelsmann, she was part of the executive leadership team and served as the Director of FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis). Simron is originally from Canada and holds a degree in accounting and a minor in computer science from the University of Windsor. She obtained her certified general accountant certification in Canada and after moving to the U.S. also became a certified CPA in order to continue her career in a new country. Tune in to hear more about Simron's consequential rise up the corporate ladder and present role as the CFO at one the most distinguished brands in the world.

This episode is brought to you in partnership with, McKinsey & Co. Discover McKinsey's latest business insights through their Insights App. For more episodes, visit us at southasiantrailblazers.com. Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes in your inbox and follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube.