Appointments
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Oct- 2023 -4 October
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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Aug- 2023 -8 August
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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Jul- 2023 -12 July
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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Jun- 2023 -29 June
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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Mar- 2023 -13 March
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has appointed Jimmy Gove to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. Opsydia is recognised for its technology that places unique identifiers on and beneath the surface of gemstones to secure their identity. Gove brings to Opsydia more than a decade of…
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Jan- 2023 -13 January
Allied Gold appoints new head of luxury sales
Allied Gold has announced the appointment of Carol Sinfield as its new head of luxury sales. Sinfield has spent over 25 years working in the industry in roles ranging from consumer facing retail to European wholesale working in both British manufacturing and branded jewellery. Jerry Anderson, director, said: “This is…
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Nov- 2022 -14 November
Laings appoints general manager for new Glasgow flagship
Laings has announced the appointment of Graham Bruce as the general manager of its new flagship showroom in Glasgow. As part of his new role Bruce will be tasked with preparing Laings’ team for the grand opening of its new Rowan House showroom on Glasgow’s prestigious ‘style mile’ in 2023.…
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3 November
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council appoints new chair
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) has named Anne-Marie Reeves as its new chairperson for the next two years, as Peter Crump retires from the role after an extended three-year tenure. In her new role, Reeves appointed fellow GC&DC member and trustee John Ball as vice chair for the…
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Oct- 2022 -18 October
De Beers Group bolsters executive committee
De Beers Group has announced new appointments to its Group Executive Committee (ExCo) following a number of internal promotions, with Riaan Burger, Rasila Vaghjiani, Malebogo Mpugwa and Ryan Perry joining the ExCo. Burger joins the ExCo as CEO of Namdeb, while Vaghjiani is promoted from her role as senior vice…
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11 October
Piaget appoints first UK brand director
Piaget has announced the appointment of Valerie Gallet to the newly created role of UK brand director, effective 1 October 2022. In her new role, Gallet will report to Sylvain Auroux, general manager for Europe, as Piaget consolidates its position as a “key player” in the watch and jewellery sector.…
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