Pandora appoints new GM in British Isles

Global jewellery brand Pandora has announced the appointment of Nicole Clayton as general manager of the British Isles as of 1 April 2025.

Clayton’s appointment comes as former general manager Sonia Lopez Delgado steps down from the role due to personal reasons.

Clayton, who has experience working with global consumer goods and fashion brands, most recently served as the global chief digital officer for leading FMCG brand Nestlé Nespresso in Switzerland.

Prior to that, she was CEO Americas of fashion denim brand G-Star Inc and served as global vice president at the American footwear company Caleres.

She also worked with other global brands such as LVMH, Aritzia, and Bottega Veneta.
Clayton is originally from New York but is currently based in Switzerland. She will relocate to London for her new role at Pandora.

Clayton said: “I have been watching Pandora’s incredible journey and transformation, and I am impressed by the continued commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and sustainability. I am thrilled to join the team and to contribute to the continued evolution and success of the world’s largest jewellery brand.”

Massimo Basei, chief commercial officer, added: “Nicole’s expertise in leadership, building high-performance teams, and driving transformative change makes her the perfect fit for Pandora. She has extensive experience from leading consumer brands, and I am confident that she will bring fresh energy and valuable insights to the team as they continue to elevate our brand’s desirability and drive growth.”