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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Nov- 2017 -15 NovemberAppointments
Domino strengthens its marketing team
Domino Jewellery has announced the appointment of Danny Wilkinson as a marketing executive with the responsibility for expanding the company’s digital programme including the management of its social media, e-shots and blogs. Wilkinson, who has a degree in Sports PR and Journalism from Staffordshire University, joins Domino from the timber…
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Oct- 2017 -11 OctoberAppointments
NAJ appoints new CEO
Association chief executive Simon Forrester has today been confirmed as the new CEO for the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Simon has over 22 years’ experience in strategic-level association management and was awarded with the Trade Association Chief Executive of the Year in 2016. His most recent association, the British…
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Sep- 2017 -21 SeptemberTrade Organisations
De Beers partners with the UN to boost equality
De Beers Group has announced a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women across its organisation, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing. The firm has committed to achieving equality in the appointment of women and men into senior leadership roles, investing in women…
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8 SeptemberDesigners
Tessa Packard to launch London showroom
Fine jewellery designer Tessa Packard has announced the November 2017 launch of her first London showroom. It will be located in Chelsea and will operate by appointment only, offering clients a space to see Tessa’s contemporary fine jewellery collections and meet with her to discuss bespoke commissions. The two-storey space,…
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Aug- 2017 -29 AugustAppointments
Timex Group appoints Duncan Harris as sales and marketing director
Timex Group UK has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Duncan Harris as its sales & marketing director. He will be reporting directly to Gavin Crilly-McKean SVP international. . Duncan has over 20 years experience within the UK industry. His previous role was as general manager at…
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15 AugustAppointments
Citizen Watch UK shakes up management team
Mark Robinson, managing director of Citizen Watch UK has been appointed to the new position of group managing director of Citizen Watch United Kingdom. Robinson will assume overall strategic responsibility for all brands in the UK. Robinson has been with Citizen for over 20 years holding various management positions. For…
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4 AugustDesigners
Deakin and Francis release ‘fun’ dancing monkey cufflinks
British designers and manufacturers Deakin and Francis have released a collection of dancing monkey cufflinks based on the company’s different team members. The are five pairs of monkeys in the range, and each pair has its own characteristics. Henry – based on the company’s managing director, these monkeys are described…
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Jul- 2017 -31 JulyRetailers
CMJ’s CEO Willie Hamilton steps down
Willie Hamilton, CEO of Company of Master Jewellers (CMJ), has announced his departure from the role after 10 years. The CMJ is a buying group for independent retailers of watches and jewellery in the UK and Ireland and currently has over 150 members. Michael Aldridge, chairman of CMJ, said: “Willie…
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19 JulyEvents
Yoko London to return to IJL after six-year hiatus
Luxury pearl jeweller Yoko London by Euro Pearls returns to IJL this year for the first time in six years. The return to the show is part of the firms renewed focus on the UK market, which includes the appointment of two new UK sales agents – Travis Burne and…
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May- 2017 -17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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