Edipresse has taken important steps in reinforcing its Eastern European management team with high level appointments: nomination of Izabela Bochenek as Deputy CEO of Edipresse Eastern Europe (EEE) and Andreas Tilk as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Edipresse Konliga in Russia.

After more than 27 years working for Edipresse Group, Xavier Bou, the company’s CFO in Spain, is leaving at the end of the year to pursue new professional challenges.

In order to accelerate Edipresse Luxe’s development, Philippe Vignon will be joining the management of this specialized company of the Edipresse Group.

Concurrent with the Watchmaking Grand Prix of Geneva 2008, Edipresse Luxe is launching the new version of its worldtempus.com portal, the website of reference for professionals and enthusiasts of the watchmaking world.

The prize-giving ceremony of the 8th Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix took place on November 13, at the Grand Théâtre of Geneva, illuminated by Gerry Hostetter.

After a remarkable career at Edipresse, Blaise Oberson will leave the company in pursuit of a new set of professional challenges and will join the Swiss luxury group, Chopard.

During its traditional inauguration, the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix presented on October 16, the Jury’s preselected watches for the Grand Prix’s 8th edition. .

On October 17, 2008, Edipresse AS Romania will be launching AUTO BILD, Europe’s most widely read automobile magazine. AUTO BILD is the best selling automotive title in its home market Germany. AUTO BILD Romania will be published every 14 days with an initial circulation of 21,000 copies.

Edipresse Switzerland's General Management will be strengthened as of January 1st, 2009 with the appointment of Serge Reymond as new Deputy CEO.