Appointment
Appointments to posts—such as leadership changes, new executive hires, board nominations, and key management shifts—are critical indicators of strategic direction, operational priorities, and business confidence in the UK jewellery sector. Whether it’s a new creative director at a design house, a CEO stepping in at a major retailer, or a sustainability lead joining a supply-chain group, these personnel moves influence brand vision, commercial policy, and trade relationships. Jewellery Focus tracks and reports on significant appointments across retail, manufacturing, design, education, and trade organisations—analysing the experience and impact of new hires and what their arrival signals for the future of the businesses they join. Our coverage helps industry professionals monitor talent movement, understand evolving leadership trends, and anticipate changes in strategy, partnerships and market positioning.
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Apr- 2021 -20 AprilAppointments
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 AprilRetailers
Fenton opens new showroom in West London
Fenton has announced the opening of a new showroom space on Duke Street, West London, which will allow customers to “try before they buy”. The jeweller revealed that despite 75% of its sales made online, it saw a demand for an “IRL space” where customers could speak with the resident…
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Mar- 2021 -25 MarchTrade Organisations
CIBJO names Jonathan Kendall as executive VP
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall as the organisation’s executive vice president. Tabled by Gaetano Cavalieri, president of the group, his nomination was approved by the CIBJO board of directors. Previously serving as president of the confederation’s marketing and education commission, Kendall has also…
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8 MarchInternational
De Beers extends UN Women partnership
De Beers Group has announced the extension of its global partnership with UN Women for a further five years, as it works towards achieving gender parity across its workforce by 2030. The group will now join the newly-formed HeForShe Alliance and said it is committed to increasing the representation of…
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1 MarchAppointments
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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Jan- 2021 -26 JanuaryRetailers
Forum Jewellers to offer free Valentine’s proposal ring
Forum Jewellers has launched a free proposal ring campaign to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day. The retailer is offering customers a free proposal ring to commemorate the romantic holiday in order to help develop its relationship with customers during the pandemic. Customers must sign-up on the CMJ member’s website, with…
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20 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company hires new head for 2021 fair
The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Matthew Burgess to be the new head of its 2021 fair, covering for Harriet Scott who is on maternity leave. Burgess, a digital engagement and arts professional, has previously worked with leading Mayfair galleries, artists and museums in the UK, as well as around the…
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Dec- 2020 -8 DecemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland opens Knightsbridge Showroom
Watches of Switzerland Group has announced the opening of its Knightsbridge flagship, which features a new 1,377 sq. ft Rolex showroom. The original flagship opened back in 2016 and was part of the brand’s ‘golden triangle’ retail offering, along with its Oxford Street and Regent Street showrooms. The new showroom…
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Sep- 2020 -16 SeptemberDesigners
Emily Mortimer celebrates fifth anniversary
Jewellery brand Emily Mortimer is marking its fifth anniversary. The Suffolk-based jewellery brand was founded by Emily in 2015 after returning from an “inspiring” trip to India. Emily then began designing jewellery in her bedroom, and according to the brand, it has “gone from strength to strength” since. Known for…
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9 SeptemberAuctions
Cheffins hires jewellery valuations specialist
Cheffins has announced that Fay Roach has joined the auction house from the UK’s largest specialist jewellery valuations company. Roach is a member of the Institute of Registered Valuers and the Jewellery Valuers Association, and is also an FGA qualified gemmologist. She has previously worked in London’s Hatton Garden in…
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