Horological Society of New York Names New Executive Director
Gregory Brown, a longtime member of the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) since 2016, has been appointed executive director, succeeding Nicholas Manousos after more than a decade in the role. Brown brings over twenty years of experience in building businesses and nonprofit organizations, most recently serving as chief operating officer of Sailworks, and will oversee the society’s education, preservation, and community‑building initiatives as it celebrates its 161st year. Under Brown’s leadership, HSNY aims to expand its events, deepen industry dialogue, and continue supporting watchmaking education and scholarship. The society, founded in 1866, recently awarded a record $450,000 in financial aid to students, schools, and independent watchmakers, and its 160th Anniversary Gala raised $1.2 million, highlighting its ongoing impact on the global watch community.
Buying Time Analysis: The appointment of Gregory Brown as executive director is pivotal because his extensive industry and nonprofit experience positions the Horological Society of New York to expand education, preserve horological heritage, and drive future growth in watchmaking.
