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- 2018 -9 AugustAppointments
Pandora CEO steps down following profit warning
Pandora has announced Anders Colding Friis is stepping down as president and CEO of the company effective 31 August 2018. The company saw its shares slump nearly a quarter on Tuesday 7 August when it announced it was reducing its sales and profit growth forecast, and after a follow-up announcement…
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Jul- 2018 -23 JulyAppointments
Fellows appoints new jewellery specialist
The jewellery and watch auctioneers Fellows has announced a further addition to its London team with the appointment of Francesca Garvey-Hughes. Garvey-Hughes has been appointed as Fellow’s new jewellery specialist, having previously been head of jewellery at Wright Marshall in Knutsford. Garvey-Hughes was also a junior jewellery and silver specialist…
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2 JulyAppointments
Houlden appoints Lizzie McAuley as new director
Jewellery buying consortium Houlden has appointed Lizzie McAuley as a director on its board of executives. She was chosen for the role after attending several director’s meetings as part of a guest member programme, and the group said she will play “a vital role” in delivering the key strategies…
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Jun- 2018 -26 JuneProduct Launches
French Jewellers Jaubalet Paris expands presence to the UK
Independent French jewellers, Jaubalet Paris, has opened its first office within the UK. Based in London Mayfair, the new office is also the company’s first venture outside of France. The firm was first launched in 2008 aiming to provide high end custom luxury jewellery inspired by French artistry. Jaubalet Paris…
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12 JuneAppointments
Phillips appoints James Marks as international specialist for watches
Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo has announced the appointment of James Marks as its new international specialist for watches. Based in London, Marks will assume responsibility for leading the watch department’s international sourcing efforts from the UK. He joins ahead of the upcoming international exhibition, Watchmakers, The Masters…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilAuctions
London Diamond Bourse to hold diamond tender
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has been named the sole industry representative to officiate and run a tender on behalf of an anonymous vendor. A range of rough diamonds will be presented for a trade sale with closed bids from 29th May – 12th June 2018. The collection includes one…
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Jan- 2018 -25 JanuaryAppointments
Anchorcert appoints new sales director
AnchorCert Group, including Assay Office Birmingham, has appointed new Steve Hamon as its new sales director. Hamon, who was officially appointed in December, has more than 17 years experience as a senior sales and business development professional, including more than four years leading the UK and Eire Product Division for…
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Dec- 2017 -8 DecemberAppointments
Former Dior CEO joins Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s has announced the appointment of Laurence Nicolas as executive vice president and global managing director of jewellery and watches. Reporting to the company’s CEO, Tad Smith, Nicolas will lead the various channels of Sotheby’s jewellery and watch businesses including auction, private, e-commerce and retail sales, as well as the…
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8 DecemberDesigners
Tessa Packard launches London showroom
Contemporary fine jewellery designer Tessa Packard held on party on 6 December to launch her first London showroom. Located in Chelsea, the by-appointment-only showroom on Ives Street will offer clients a space to see Packard’s contemporary fine jewellery collections, and meet with the designer one-on-one to discuss bespoke commissions. The…
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1 DecemberAppointments
Buckley London expands its sales team
British fashion jewellery designer Buckley London has announced the appointment of Craig Sutherland as part of its sales team expansion. As international account manager, Sutherland will play a key part in the global business development strategy and market expansion of the Buckley London brand. He will be instrumental in developing…
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