Appointments
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Aug- 2018 -3 August
NAJ appoints Marie Garnett as new head of education
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has appointed Marie Garnett as head of education, bringing with her a wealth of experience gained over 25 years as an ‘educational developer’. Primarily in the higher education sector, she has worked at universities on the development and provision of training portfolios for staff…
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Jul- 2018 -31 July
Weston Beamor strengthens 3D print and bespoke teams
Weston Beamor has strengthened its 3D print and bespoke teams due to an increase in customer demand for personalised jewellery. Sarah Parry, who graduated from Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery, joined the company at the beginning of July and will work alongside Daniella Webb in the 3D Printing team.…
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23 July
Fellows appoints new jewellery specialist
The jewellery and watch auctioneers Fellows has announced a further addition to its London team with the appointment of Francesca Garvey-Hughes. Garvey-Hughes has been appointed as Fellow’s new jewellery specialist, having previously been head of jewellery at Wright Marshall in Knutsford. Garvey-Hughes was also a junior jewellery and silver specialist…
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16 July
Victoria McKay to step down from London Diamond Bourse
Victoria McKay has given notice that she is stepping down as chief operating officer of London Diamond Bourse (LDB), after six years in the position. Bourse president Alan Cohen credited McKay with playing a key role in positioning the LDB as a progressive bourse worldwide transforming the “inwardly focused private…
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2 July
Houlden appoints Lizzie McAuley as new director
Jewellery buying consortium Houlden has appointed Lizzie McAuley as a director on its board of executives. She was chosen for the role after attending several director’s meetings as part of a guest member programme, and the group said she will play “a vital role” in delivering the key strategies…
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Jun- 2018 -12 June
Phillips appoints James Marks as international specialist for watches
Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo has announced the appointment of James Marks as its new international specialist for watches. Based in London, Marks will assume responsibility for leading the watch department’s international sourcing efforts from the UK. He joins ahead of the upcoming international exhibition, Watchmakers, The Masters…
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May- 2018 -31 May
British Society of Enamellers appoints new vice-chair
The British Society of Enamellers (BSOE) has appointed silversmith and enameller Monika Kamycka as vice-chair. She is skilled in ‘Plique-a-Jour’ enamelling, a technique which allows the enamel to become translucent, and is an advocate of enamelling education and promotion. Kamycka, who also owns the jewellery brand Mona Pink, said: “I’m…
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21 May
RJC announces new board appointments at Moscow meeting
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a series of senior appointments to its board of directors at its AGM in Moscow. David Bouffard, vice president of Signet corporate affairs, has been appointed the new RJC chair. Bouffard has been the chair of the RJC communications committee since 2015 and…
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10 May
London Diamond Bourse announces ‘revitalised’ management board
Diamond trading association London Diamond Bourse has appointmented new staff to its council of management and its executive committee. The council of management appointments include: Katherine Chappell – Chappell has worked in the gemstone business for over 20 years. She emigrated to Canada as a child in 1965, settling in…
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1 May
London Diamond Bourse names Alan Cohen as new president
Diamond trading association London Diamond Bourse has named Alan Cohen as the president of the company, succeeding Menachem Prager. Cohen started his career in diamonds in 1971 when he trained as a rough and polished diamond sorter. He has been a member of the group since 1976 and took over…
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