Appointments

Bonhams appoints Chabi Nouri as global CEO

Bonhams has appointed Chabi Nouri as global CEO of the international auction house. Nouri, who will be based in Bonhams’ headquarters in New Bond Street, London, will take up the position in October 2024 at the 14-saleroom auction house. Swiss-born Nouri has deep knowledge and experience in international luxury and…

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Richard Reid becomes 679th prime warden of The Goldsmiths’ Company

The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Richard Reid has taken office as prime warden, in succession to Charles Mackworth-Young CVO.  Former chairman of KPMG London and the Safer London Foundation, Reid’ chose to take a vocational approach to professional development rather than attend university. He undertook training to become an…

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Pandora appoints new GM for British Isles and new CCO

Pandora has announced the appointment of Sonia Lopez Delgado as new general manager of British Isles (BRIS) from 1 July, the company’s second largest cluster. She currently holds the position as general manager of the Northern Europe cluster (NOEU).  She joined Pandora in 2018 and has extensive experience within sales,…

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Signet makes new board appointment

Signet Jewellers has announced the appointment of Sandra Cochran to its board of directors. The board also appointed Cochran as a member of the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee. Her appointment temporarily increased the size of the board from 12 to 13 members, 12 of whom are independent. This…

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Gem-A appoints new council members and reappoints president

The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed Kate Flitcroft FGA, Maggie Campbell Pedersen FGA, and Pia Tonna as members of the board and has reappointed Richard Drucker FGA as its president, following its annual general meeting. Members were invited to vote on key ‘ordinary resolutions’ ahead of time…

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Sandrine Conseiller appointed CEO of De Beers Brands

De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Sandrine Conseiller as CEO, De Beers Brands. Conseiller’s appointment follows Marc Jacheet’s decision to leave De Beers and she will join De Beers and become a member of the group’s executive committee on 1 December 2023. In her new role, Conseiller will…

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Ainsworth Jewellers appoints Helen Dimmick to board

Ainsworth Jewellers has announced the appointment of Helen Dimmick to its board of directors. This move will see Dimmick’s jewellery consultancy business, and Inspired Bridal dress shop, merge to all operate under the Ainsworth Jewellers brand. Prior to joining the business Dimmick started out at an auction house followed by…

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International Gemological Institute appoints new global CEO

International Gemological Institute (IGI), a Blackstone portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Tehmasp Printer as its new global CEO, effective 1 October 2023. The news comes after Roland Lorie, current CEO, decided to step down after spending nearly five decades building the “largest” network of gemological laboratories and schools…

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Gabriel and Co. appoints new vice president

Fine jewellery leader, Gabriel and Co has announced that Elda Fistani has joined the team as vice president – Retail. In her new role, Fistani will be responsible for growing retail partnerships within the US, Canada as well as internationally, driving revenue growth strategies, overseeing sales, and leading the company’s…

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NAJ appoints Ben Massey as new CEO

The National Association of Jewellers has announced the appointment of Ben Massey as its new CEO. Massey transitioned to Principal Officer last year, helping lead the NAJ’s Senior Management Team, His appointment comes after sustained growth for the Association across membership and its education offering. Gary Wroe, NAJ president, said:…

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