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Appointments

  • May- 2021 -
    7 May
    Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens

    Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens

    Birmingham Assay Office has announced the appointment of two new wardens, Russell Jeans, founder and CEO of Sefton and Associates, and Andrew Lee, senior board executive, following the retirement of long-standing wardens, Tim Clay and John Wood. Jeans is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a…

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  • 5 May
    Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire

    Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire

    The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay Office (LAO), is set to retire from his role. Commencing his Goldsmiths’ career in 2000 as superintendent assayer of the LAO, Organ took his current position in 2006. By the time of his retirement in October,…

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  • Apr- 2021 -
    20 April
    Gembridge appoints Chinese ambassador

    Gembridge appoints Chinese ambassador

    Gembridge has announced the appointment of Chen Shen, a specialist in Colombian emeralds and a board member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) to expand its business in China. Shen will join a network of Gembridge industry ambassadors in the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East and…

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  • 16 April
    The Alkemistry launches female apprenticeship scheme

    The Alkemistry launches female apprenticeship scheme

    The Alkemistry, an independent fine jeweller, has launched an apprentice training scheme for female jewellery designers. The year-long programme will provide apprentices with both practical skills and personal development to kick start their career in jewellery design. Three female employees have been selected for the scheme, which is intended to…

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  • Mar- 2021 -
    1 March
    De Beers appoints head of HR

    De Beers appoints head of HR

    De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Joy Roman as its new executive head of Human Resources.  She will succeed Ann Cormack in the role, who is leaving the group to pursue new opportunities outside the business, and will join De Beers Group on 22 March, working remotely from…

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  • Oct- 2020 -
    20 October
    Watches of Switzerland names Ian Carter as chair

    Watches of Switzerland names Ian Carter as chair

    Watches of Switzerland has appointed Ian Carter as non-executive chairman of its board, with effect from 1 November. Carter brings 30 years of international and retail experience to the group and, most recently, has been CEO of Hilton International since 2005. He has also served on a number of boards…

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  • Sep- 2020 -
    1 September
    Kim Pelletier named Get Diamonds CEO

    Kim Pelletier named Get Diamonds CEO

    The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has appointed Kim E. Pelletier to serve as CEO of the newly formed Get Diamonds B2B diamond trading platform. Pelletier was most recently president of IGC Jewelry & Diamonds, has served as vice-president at Hearts On Fire, Memoire, and John Hardy, and was…

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  • Aug- 2020 -
    25 August
    Gemological Science International appoints chief learning officer

    Gemological Science International appoints chief learning officer

    The Gemological Science International (GSI) has appointed Alethea Inns as its new chief learning officer.  The new role is part of the institute’s commitment to ongoing education programmes, courses and tools for the jewellery trade and consumers.   GMI refers to Inns as a “seasoned professional”, who brings with her an…

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  • 24 August
    Céline Assimon named as new De Beers CEO

    Céline Assimon named as new De Beers CEO

    De Beers Group has announced that Céline Assimon will succeed François Delage the new CEO of De Beers Jewellers.  Having worked at De Beers Jewellers for a decade, Delage will step down as CEO at the end of September. Following his departure, Assimon will join the business on 1 September…

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  • Jul- 2020 -
    30 July
    The Diamond Club of Antwerp unveils new board

    The Diamond Club of Antwerp unveils new board

    The Diamond Club of Antwerp announced it has reelected Thierry Polakiewicz as its president. Alongside its latest announcement, the group also unveiled the 13 other officers and board members appointed across the group. Philippe Barsamian will serve as vice president below Polakiewicz, while Koen Smets and Michaël Suchowolski will act…

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