Nayla Hayek facts for kids

Nayla Hayek (born in 1951) is a businesswoman from Switzerland. She is also known for breeding horses. Nayla Hayek is the leader (called the Chair) of The Swatch Group. She is also the CEO of Harry Winston, Inc., which is a famous jewelry company owned by Swatch Group.

Early Life and Family

Nayla Hayek is the daughter of Nicolas Hayek. He was a Swiss businessman born in Lebanon. Nicolas Hayek was the person who started The Swatch Group. Nayla also has a younger brother named Nick Hayek Jr..

Leading The Swatch Group

Nayla Hayek joined the board of directors for The Swatch Group in 1995. A board of directors helps guide a company. In 2010, she became the Chair of the company. This happened after her father passed away.

Harry Winston, Inc.

In May 2013, Nayla Hayek became the CEO of Harry Winston, Inc.. This was just a few months after The Swatch Group bought the company. Harry Winston is a very famous jewelry company. In May 2014, the company bought a huge, perfect blue diamond. It was called The Winston Blue.

Passion for Horses

Nayla Hayek has loved horses since she was a child. She even worked hard to buy her very own pony. Her love for horses grew over time.

Horse Breeding and Judging

Nayla Hayek is now an international judge for Arabian horses. She owns more than 60 purebred Arabian horses. These horses are known for their beauty and speed. Her work with horses helps The Swatch Group. It helps them build good relationships in the Middle East.

Personal Life

Nayla Hayek was married to Roland Weber, a Swiss businessman. They later separated. Nayla and Roland have a son together. His name is Dr. Marc Alexander Hayek. He is now part of the executive management team at The Swatch Group. He helps manage several important watch brands. These brands include Blancpain, Breguet, Glashutte, and Jaquet Droz. He also oversees Swatch Group's business in Central and South America.

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In Spanish: Nayla Hayek para niños