February 14th, 2010Executives’ Gifts
For those top people in business, who have probably tasted the finer things in life, personalization is the key to giving the perfect retirement gift. It must be something that allows them to remember their legacy in the corporation, where they had worked so hard for decades to get to the position of their dreams.
The gift must be something related to their previous business life, and which, after their life-time of successful deals and spot-on investments, reminds them of those business-related activities that made them happy and therefore makes them feel happy again. These two things are basic and necessary to help the former executive remember how they lived their working lives, and of course, the person who thoughtfully gave the present.
For The Keen Golfer: Nothing says elitism and top-flight more than the sport of golf. The number of shops selling golf clubs, gloves, golf-carts and the like has soared over the years due to the rise in industries like hedge fund investing and financial advisors in general. A rising number of business people just results in more golfers as golf is the sport where lots of them go to bond and become acquainted. Further evidence of this, is that golf courses are becoming more commonplace in budding economies like India and China, where ‘Mission Hills’ and many other courses are often advertised in the sporting press.
Sometimes, all it takes is a bit of out-of-the-box thinking. For example, you could emblazon their old company logo, family seal or monogram on some golf balls, markers, tees or on their golf bag in order to suggest the form of elitism that they as used to. For those who often like to take guests to the golf course with them, nothing says group bonding more than a set of personalized golf vests for the four friends!
If they have played particularly well in a favourite golf tournament, a miniature personalized scorecard print will also provoke memories just as much as photos do. With their podium photos and ranks immortalized for ever, you can recreate the joi-de-vivre of the golf tournament and help the golfer (and other participants) to relive the moment just as if they were replaying and enjoying the game again.
Recreational Gambling: A lot of executive figures like to spend some of their spare time in casinos, where they display their opulence and try to win more too. Such people live life in the fast lane, as hey say, winning and losing lots of money as spend their free time. The ideal present for this kind of person, are items that represent his/her lifestyle, like a personally blended cigar or a monogrammed cigar case and cutter. What do you think about a personalized deck of cards with the logo that represents the retiree’s former trade or industry?
You could also opt for the classic present of expensive wine or champagne, the taste of which serves to remind them of the good life by its incomparable taste. A bottle of Chateau Lafite, Cristal Brut or Clos du Mensil are in this bracket. Presenting ex top-flight executives with these symbols of privilege is integral to the ideal retirement party for them. A personalized cigar case with a monogram and expensive wine go a long way in this direction.
Conclusion: Nothing else reminds them of their former lifestyles more than personalized items that reflect their old way of life. Giving these kinds of gifts to retiring executives hits the nail right on the head. They should live their golden years the way they want them to be and thinking along the lines of luxury and personalization will help you find the best retirement gift for them more easily.
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