Gregory Brown Named Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York
Gregory Brown has been appointed Executive Director of the Horological Society of New York, bringing over twenty years of experience in building and scaling entrepreneurial and nonprofit organizations. A long‑time HSNY member and GPHG Academy participant, Brown previously served as Chief Operating Officer of sailworks, where he established governance, financial, and operational frameworks for four artist‑driven nonprofit foundations, and led PROD4ever before its acquisition by Icon Technology Studio. His background also includes a decade on Icon’s executive team overseeing global digital agency operations for Fortune 500 clients, as well as chairing The Ally Coalition, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ youth in the music and entertainment sectors. Under Brown’s leadership, HSNY will continue to expand its educational, scholarship, and research programs while deepening engagement with the watchmaking community. The society, founded in 1866, recently awarded a record $450,000 in financial aid to scholars, schools, and independent watchmakers, and raised $1.2 million at its 160th‑anniversary gala. Brown’s focus will be on investing in the next generation of horologists, broadening access to knowledge, and fostering collaborations that sustain the growing enthusiasm for mechanical watches.
Buying Time Analysis: Gregory Brown’s appointment as Executive Director positions HSNY to expand its educational and financial support for horology, ensuring the craft’s future growth and relevance.
