Event details

21 April 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Imperial Business School, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
Admitted Students, Alumni, Prospective Students, Staff

Join us for this public lecture and book launch with Dr Omar Merlo and Dr Konstantin Theile 

We are delighted to host this special lecture and book launch, where we will explore how a simple plastic watch generated powerful business and marketing insights that continue to resonate today.

About the Event

This is more than a business case. Dr Omar Merlo and Dr Konstantin Theile will explore the story of how in the 1980s, Swatch broke every rule: bold, affordable, fashion-forward, and marketed with game-changing creativity. They will reveal how strategic vision, unconventional thinking, and fearless marketing turned Swatch into a global success, offering timeless insights into brand strategy, innovation, product launches, entrepreneurship, and building iconic brands. 

Agenda:

  • 17:00 - 17:30: Registration & Arrival 
  • 17.30 - 18.45: Lecture and Q&A Session
  • 18.45 - 20:00: Networking & Book Signing

Register now to secure your place and receive follow-up information.

Speakers

Omar Merlo

Omar Merlo

Associate Dean (External Relations), Associate Professor of Marketing – Academic Director, MSc Strategic Marketing
Konstantin

Professor Konstantin Theile

Managing Director

Event details

21 April 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Imperial Business School, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
Admitted Students, Alumni, Prospective Students, Staff

Event details

Date: 21 April 2026
Time: 17:00 - 20:00
Venue: Imperial Business School, Exhibition Road, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
Audience: Admitted Students, Alumni, Prospective Students, Staff
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