The speculation on who will replace Stephane Linder has already begun- I've updated the original post to include some of the early views on potential candidates.

http://www.calibre11.com/breaking-news-stephane-linder-departs-tag-heuer/

 

Good update David! I think you may be on to something with your speculation about Michele Sofisti. Biver's interview on Watches TV was very good, in fact it won many points with me regarding the new strategy. In the end it all depends on truly managing to thrive with "Avant garde innovation". I, for one, am looking forward to that Smart Watch.