The Close – Interview with Jan-Patrick Schmitz

The Close – Interview with Jan-Patrick Schmitz

Montblanc North America’s CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz joins Michael Hainworth to take a look at how the company is fairing in an uncertain luxury goods market. About: The Close Michael Hainsworth guides you through the vital last half-hour of trading, where anything...
Forbes: A Conversation with Jan-Patrick Schmitz

Forbes: A Conversation with Jan-Patrick Schmitz

Former Montblanc CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz on ways the purveyor of luxury writing instruments has expanded its product line while staying true to core brand essence. . Montblanc has been a consistently present beacon in the luxury brand market for nearly a century....
Bloomberg TV: MoneyMoves with Deirdre Bolton

Bloomberg TV: MoneyMoves with Deirdre Bolton

See the Pablo Picasso Pen That Retails for $33,000   Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) — Montblanc North America CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz talks about the demand for luxury products. He speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television’s “Money Moves.”...
Montblanc banks on selling splendor

Montblanc banks on selling splendor

  By RICHARD MULLINS | The Tampa Tribune Published: September 16, 2012 Updated: September 16, 2012 – 5:48 PM       TAMPA —   Walk into the newly expanded Montblanc store in Tampa, past the glimmering display cases, past the...
Canon 1Dx – finally here

Canon 1Dx – finally here

  WAITING FOR GODOT  Today, the friendly man from UPS (not a marketing slogan – he is actually a really nice chap) rang our door bell and handed over the much awaited package from B&H. Finally! Several years ago I bought the Canon 1D Mark...
CMO Interview: Brand Management

CMO Interview: Brand Management

The CMO.com Interview: Montblanc North America’s Jan-Patrick Schmitz PUBLICATION: CMO.com Exclusive DATE: June 13, 2012   LINK:  Original Article AUTHOR: Tim Moran, Editor In Chief, CMO.com   Tim Moran, editor in chief of CMO.com, recently sat down with...