THE FOUNDERS
THE GENESIS OF
A NEW ERA
IN HIGH JEWELERY
Co-founded by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) – led by Managing Director Stéphane Valeri – and Jean-Philippe Braud, President of Profirst France and Director of the event, the Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie immediately establishes itself as a must-attend date in the international ultra- luxury calendar.
STÉPHANE VALERI
DIRECTOR OF THE MONTE-CARLO SOCIÉTÉ DES BAINS DE MER (SBM) GROUP
CO-FOUNDER OF THE GPHJ
“The Grand Prix de la Haute Joaillerie is fully aligned with our strategy of bringing together the world’s leading luxury players within our Resort. For 162 years, we have upheld this promise, blending heritage with innovation—and this event will be yet another illustration of that commitment.”
A 1986 graduate of ESCP Business School, Stéphane Valeri chaired the Principality's National Council from 2003 to 2010 and from 2018 to 2022. Appointed by the Sovereign Prince as Minister of Social Affairs and Health from 2010 to 2017, he notably led the private sector pension reform and implemented teleworking. Since 2003, in this role, he has also been able to regularly monitor the development of the Société des Bains de Mer. Commander of the Order of Saint Charles, Officer of the Legion of Honor, and Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy, Stéphane Valeri founded and led a leading communications group in the Principality between 1987 and 2003, before beginning his public career in the service of the Monegasque State.
He became a Director of SBM by co-option of the Board of Directors on September 23, 2022, and his appointment was ratified by a shareholder vote at the Ordinary General Meeting of December 2, 2022.
JEAN-PHILIPPE BRAUD
C O - F O U N D E R - P R E S I D E N T
“This project was born from a simple observation: high jewellery, as a major art of luxury, deserved its own summit. With the support of the most prestigious Maisons, an exceptional jury, and a unique setting, we’ve created the ideal conditions to establish the Grand Prix as a must-attend event on the international high jewellery calendar.”
Founder of Profirst Paris, Jean-Philippe chose 15 Rue de la Paix as the headquarters for his agency, right in the heart of Place Vendôme, the birthplace of high jewelry. Luxury houses and private clients entrust him with their most prestigious events. His interpersonal skills and sensitivity to effective communication have earned him the trust of CEOs and communication directors from the world's leading fashion, high jewelry, and watchmaking houses.
FABIENNE RAYBAUD
EXPERT AND HIGH JEWELLERY JOURNALIST
“This Grand Prix is, above all, a celebration: a recognition of excellence in jewellery in all its dimensions. It offers an international stage to those who envision, cut, set, and dare. It will highlight new expressions of luxury, while always honouring the foundations upon which it stands.”
Since 1989, Fabienne Reybaud has been a leading journalist in the luxury sector. She led the jewelry and watchmaking section at Le Figaro for 25 years. Now an independent journalist, she contributes to major French press outlets. Fabienne Reybaud is the author of around ten books, including several dedicated to jewelry, such as "Joaillerie, le Guide pour les vrais amateurs" (Assouline, 2022), "Le Dictionnaire Merveilleux de Van Cleef & Arpels" (Flammarion, 2023), "Chanel, mémoire de marque" (Assouline, 2020), among others. Fabienne Reybaud is to jewelry what Anna Wintour is to fashion.