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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Aug- 2020 -24 AugustAppointments
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 -28 JulyE-Commerce
Diamnet partners with Swarovski
Diamnet has partnered with Swarovski to launch a new offering of laboratory-grown diamonds to retailers across the UK. Its latest range will be offered alongside its natural-mined diamond list. Its e-commerce platform “clearly states” what natural or laboratory-grown diamonds are available for approval upon request. Following the surge in popularity…
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27 JulyDesigners
Swarovski to cut 1,600 HQ roles
Swarovski plans to cut around 1,600 roles at its Austrian headquarters in a bid to restructure its business, Reuters has reported. Amid difficult market conditions and pandemic-related losses, around 1,000 jobs are set to be axed this autumn, with a further 600 to be cut by 2022. Around 4,600 employees…
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21 JulyAppointments
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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15 JulyRetailers
Watches of Switzerland launches ‘by personal appointment’ service
The Watches of Switzerland group has announced the launch of its ‘by personal appointment’ service following the re-opening of its stores. From this week forward, customers can now access a real-time booking system online through either the Goldsmiths, Mappin and Webb or Watches of Switzerland websites, and arrange an appointment…
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7 JulyRetailers
Mappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique
Mappin and Webb announced it has opened the doors to a newly refurbished Cambridge boutique. The original boutique has been extended and will house a dedicated 36sqm Rolex area, making the total boutique 111sqm in size. The multi-brand section of the boutique will also offer a selection of timepieces and…
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3 JulyAppointments
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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2 JulyDesigners
Watches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer open Kingston boutique
Watches of Switzerland and Tag Heuer have announced the launch of their second collaborative boutique, which has opened its doors in the centre of Kingston. The new site will feature over 150 timepieces, including Tag Heuer’s newest launches, such as the TAG Heuer Connected watch, as well as its heritage…
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1 JulyAppointments
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 JulyAppointments
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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