Robin Tallendier

Robin Tallendier began his horological journey at age 14, purchasing Chinese mechanical timepieces on trips to Shanghai with his parents. In March 2016, he was appointed Advisor and “Execution Expert” in the 中国钟表协会 (China Horologe Association), a Chinese national-level government organisation that oversees and promotes the watch industry in China.

He co-founded Atelier Wen in 2018 in Hong Kong with the vision of creating the very first world class Chinese watch brand, celebrating and elevating the global perceptions of Chinese culture and craftsmanship. Outside of Atelier Wen, Robin also worked in a boutique private equity fund in Paris. He is a graduate of the University of Warwick, Peking University and London Business School.