Appointments
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Jul- 2020 -30 July
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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28 July
FHH president departs after 15 years
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) has announced its president and CEO, Fabienne Lupo, has resigned from the position after 15 years. Emmanuel Perrin, member of the management board of the FHH, will assume Lupo’s responsibilities on an interim basis. In a statement, Lupo said: “After 15 years of…
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21 July
Diamnet founder joins London Diamond Bourse
Diamnet has confirmed its founder, Howard Levine, has joined the London Diamond Bourse senior management team. Levine has worked in the industry for almost 30 years, supplying jewellery retailers across the industry. Although he began his career by supplying pearls, Levine has worked exclusively with diamonds and diamond jewellery for…
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3 July
Time and More appoints new sales director
Time and More UK has strengthens its leadership team with the appointment of Neil Morley as its new sales director. Morley will reportedly bring with him “extensive experience” in sales leadership and business development within the watch and jewellery sectors, having spent over 25 years in the industry. In addition,…
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1 July
Reservoir Watches appoints new brand director
Reservoir Watches has announced the appointment of Alan Stone-Wigg as brand director UK and international consultant for the group. The Swiss Made precision instruments inspired watch brand was founded in 2017, and has seen “significant growth” in the last three years, currently trading across 65 points of sale in over…
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1 July
Ellington Timepiece Laurence Brannigan as non-executive director
Watch company Ellington Timepiece has announced the appointment of Laurence Brannigan as non-executive director. Brannigan brings decades’ worth of experience in the brand management market to the team, spearheading the product launch, brand development and growth of global leaders, including Hugo Boss, Scuderia Ferrari, Movado, EBEL and Skagen Designs. Founded…
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Jun- 2020 -19 June
NAJ welcomes new chair
The NAJ has confirmed the appointment of its new chair, with Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint assuming the role following its 2020 AGM. Stepping down as chair, Harriet Kelsall will now move to the deputy chair position, while Wroe will serve a one-year term up until June 2021. …
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5 June
Arnault son named as Tag Heuer CEO
LVMH has announced that Frederic Arnault, son of chief executive Bernard Arnault, will assume the position of CEO for Tag Heuer. Arnault’s new role will come into effect on 1 July. He had initially joined the watch group in 2017 as its strategy and digital director. In addition, LVMH announced…
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4 June
Birmingham Assay office elects five new guardians
The Birmingham Assay office has announced the election of five new guardians of the standard of wrought plate. The raft of appointments include Simon Dawe, sales director of TH March, Kevin Saunders a regulatory and criminal barrister, David-Louis Hendley of Artfull Expression, alongside Russell Jeans CEO of Sefton Consulting and…
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May- 2020 -26 May
RJC marks 15 years welcoming new members at 2020 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has marked its 15-year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The world’s leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…
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