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Appointment

Appointments to postsโ€”such as leadership changes, new executive hires, board nominations, and key management shiftsโ€”are critical indicators of strategic direction, operational priorities, and business confidence in the UK jewellery sector. Whether itโ€™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. Jewelleryโ€ฏFocus tracks and reports on significant appointments across retail, manufacturing, design, education, and trade organisationsโ€”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.

  • Dec- 2016 -
    14 December
    RetailersHarrods to present one of world’s ‘rarest diamonds’

    Harrods to present one of world’s ‘rarest diamonds’

    Luxury department store Harrods has unveiled what it claims is one of the world’s rarest diamonds. The 228.31-carat gem is referred by its owner – who chose to remain anonymous – as the โ€˜Harrods Diamondโ€™ and has been kept secret in the Knightsbridge storeโ€™s safe deposit until now. The pear-shaped…

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  • Oct- 2016 -
    24 October
    Current AffairsBirmingham Assay Office CEO to step down next year

    Birmingham Assay Office CEO to step down next year

    The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has announced that its CEO and assay master, Stella Layton, is to leave the role at the end of March 2017. The BAO also announced that Doug Henry, an experienced managing director who has been responsible for several of the organisationโ€™s key projects over the…

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  • Sep- 2016 -
    20 September
    AppointmentsCooksongold announced new managing director

    Cooksongold announced new managing director

    Cooksongold has announced the appointment of Martin Bach as its new managing director. Bach will be working alongside Richard Oldroyd until the end of the year, when Oldroyd will retire. Bach will then assumeย responsibility from 1 January 2017. He joins the role with vast management experience in automotive and engineering…

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  • Jul- 2016 -
    21 July
    RetailersMappin & Webb launches in independent Newcastle jewellers

    Mappin & Webb launches in independent Newcastle jewellers

    Reid & Sons, an historic independent jewellers in Newcastle, has announced the launch of Mappin & Webb in-store. Established in 1778 by Christian Ker Reid, Reid & Sons has previously worked with the royal family, Admiralty and the Indian government, while Mappin & Webb has been a Royal Warrant holder…

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  • Jun- 2016 -
    9 June
    Trade OrganisationsNAJ appoints new chairman and vice-chairman

    NAJ appoints new chairman and vice-chairman

    The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of a new chairman and vice-chairman. Simon Johnson, owner of Marmalade Fine Jewellery, was confirmed as the NAJโ€™s chairman at the organisationโ€™s annual general meeting yesterday evening (Wednesday, 8 June) while Harriet Kelsall, of eponymous jewellery brand Harriet Kelsall Bespoke…

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  • May- 2016 -
    27 May
    Appointments
    Bruce Cleaver named CEO of De Beers Group

    Bruce Cleaver named CEO of De Beers Group

    De Beers Group as announced the appointment of Bruce Cleaver as CEO, following Philippe Mellierโ€™s decision to step down from the role after five years with the company. Cleaver – who will begin his role on 1 July – serviced as De Beersโ€™ executive director and was responsible for strategy…

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  • 23 May
    AppointmentsSteven Stone Jewellers appoints new director

    Steven Stone Jewellers appoints new director

    Steven Stone Jewellers has appointed Max Stone as director of the family-owned business. Stone, who represents the third generation of the family-owned company, will oversee the companyโ€™s Hale showroom in Cheshire, with the firmโ€™s Palm Beach showroom operated by his father, Steven Stone, and its London showroom run by Maxโ€™s…

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  • Apr- 2016 -
    29 April
    RetailersAllum & Sidaway appoints new jewellery design director

    Allum & Sidaway appoints new jewellery design director

    Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has announced the appointment of Ivonna Poplanska as its new jewellery design director. A multi-award winning designer, Poplanska has had a 10-year career working on numerous bespoke commissions including the creation of the ‘The Eternal Dove’ brooch for Queen Elizabeth II, which was presented in…

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  • 26 April
    AuctionsPhillips to expand international watches team

    Phillips to expand international watches team

    Auction house Phillips has announced a โ€œsignificantโ€ expansion to its team of international watch specialists, with new roles in New York, Geneva and Hong Kong. The new appointments include Douglas Escribano as senior international specialist in New York; Amy Chow as senior specialist in Hong Kong; and Alex Ghotbi as…

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  • 13 April
    Brand ProfilesEXPORTING: find the path to overseas selling

    EXPORTING: find the path to overseas selling

    Creative industries in the UK are thriving, and the opportunities do not stop within our shores. We asked Exporting is Great, the governmentโ€™s campaign to promote exports from UK businesses, to tell us about a UK jewellery business benefiting from having taken the leap.[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Jewellery designer Katie…

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