Appointments

Weston Beamor names Ed Hole new business manager

Weston Beamor has announced that its current head of CAD Design and 3D Printing, Ed Hole has been promoted to the role of business manager for the bespoke precious metals casting, 3D printing and production division. Hole has worked at Weston Beamor for more than 14 years, joining the team…

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Beaverbrooks’ CEO promoted to the board of directors

Beaverbrooks CEO, Anna Blackburn, has become the second ever non-family member to be promoted to the board of the company, taking on the new role of managing director. Blackburn joined the 99-year-old family jewellers as a graduate trainee in 1998, and after working her way up within the business, accepted…

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Anchorcert appoints new sales director

AnchorCert Group, including Assay Office Birmingham, has appointed new Steve Hamon as its new sales director. Hamon, who was officially appointed in December, has more than 17 years experience as a senior sales and business development professional, including more than four years leading the UK and Eire Product Division for…

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Investors flee Pandora in 15% share price fall

Pandora’s shares have plummeted by almost 15% in January so far, the largest drop in market capitalisation the company has seen in six years.   The bracelet and charms jewellery brand reported 2017 sales of 22.8bn Danish crowns (DKK) (£2.6bn) were up by 15% in local currencies, but below its…

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Former Dior CEO joins Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s has announced the appointment of Laurence Nicolas as executive vice president and global managing director of jewellery and watches. Reporting to the company’s CEO, Tad Smith, Nicolas will lead the various channels of Sotheby’s jewellery and watch businesses including auction, private, e-commerce and retail sales, as well as the…

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Buckley London expands its sales team

British fashion jewellery designer Buckley London has announced the appointment of Craig Sutherland as part of its sales team expansion. As international account manager, Sutherland will play a key part in the global business development strategy and market expansion of the Buckley London brand. He will be instrumental in developing…

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GIA’s Edward Johnson joins the RJC

Edward Johnson has been appointed to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as director of business development.He will be responsible for expanding its expertise and driving growth for the organisation, strengthening its influence and reputation across the jewellery industry. Johnson joins the team at the RJC from the Gemological Institute of…

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Domino strengthens its marketing team

Domino Jewellery has announced the appointment of Danny Wilkinson as a marketing executive with the responsibility for expanding the company’s digital programme including the management of its social media, e-shots and blogs. Wilkinson, who has a degree in Sports PR and Journalism from Staffordshire University, joins Domino from the timber…

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IJL appoints new event manager

Jewellery industry event International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that Sarah Kitley-Spencer has been appointed as the new show event manager. Fotoulla Michael will continue to lead sales on this international brand. Sarah Kitley-Spencer has worked at IJL for the past seven years and Reed Exhibitions for ten years. In…

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NAJ appoints new CEO

Association chief executive Simon Forrester has today been confirmed as the new CEO for the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Simon has over 22 years’ experience in strategic-level association management and was awarded with the Trade Association Chief Executive of the Year in 2016. His most recent association, the British…

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