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.
-
Jul- 2015 -20 JulyAppointments
Michael Rawlinson named NAJ chief executive
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) unification working party today names Michael Rawlinson the inaugural chief executive officer for the new organisation, the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Rawlinson, currently chief executive of the NAG, was appointed following a comprehensive selection process involving interviews and…
Read More » -
10 JulyAppointments
Tiffany & Co appoints Philippe Galtié as senior vice president
Tiffany & Co has announced the appointment of Philippe Galtié as its new international senior vice president, effective from August 17. Galtié began his career with a range of general management and global marketing roles at Moët-Hennessy, Mars Inc, Eridania Beghin Say and the Nestlé Group. For the past 15…
Read More » -
8 JulyWatch Focus
Phillips auction house appoints ex-Bonhams watch specialist
Former Bonhams watch specialist Paul Maudsley has been appointed international specialist and director of a new London watches department at Phillips auction house. The appointment comes after Phillips’ successful inaugural watch auction, held in Geneva, which broke numerous records and achieved 29.6 million Swiss Francs (£20.5m). Maudsley has 16 years…
Read More » -
7 JulyAppointments
Lumbers Jewellers appoint ex-footballer as sales ambassador
Midlands-based jeweller Lumbers has signed Leicester City footballer and cup-winning captain Matt Elliot as a sales ambassador. Elliott will work alongside Lumbers’ existing sales team representing the store at both in-house and outside events. The appointment comes after the recent announcement that Lumbers is to undergo a £1m relocation and…
Read More » -
Jun- 2015 -8 JuneAppointments
Endless strengthens senior management and secures investment
Endless Jewelry has announced that it has appointed Paul Moonga as its new CEO and has sold further shares to raise more working capital. The Danish composable jewellery brand said the appointment of Moonga will give founder Jesper Nielsen the opportunity to focus on “overall brand development”. Moonga joins from…
Read More » -
May- 2015 -12 MayEvents
Bremont announces America’s Cup deal
Luxury watch brand Bremont has announced its appointment as Official Timing Partner to the 35th America’s Cup and to the defending champion, Oracle Team USA. The America’s Cup, which has been called the ‘oldest trophy in international sport’, first took place in 1851 on the waters off England’s south coast. Today the…
Read More » -
Apr- 2015 -8 AprilAppointments
Trollbeads UK appoints new managing director
Trollbeads, the Danish-based jewellery brand, has announced the appointment of Pamela Aujla as managing director of Trollbeads UK with immediate effect. Aujla joins Trollbeads UK from Six3.tv where she was chief operating officer. She was previously global brand director for Danish toy producer, Lego, and trading director at what is…
Read More » -
Mar- 2015 -18 MarchAnalysis
MARKET ANALYSIS: precious metals and the market
[intro]After a turbulent couple of years, more reasonable metal prices are creating the conditions for hallmarking figures to climb steadily. TOM DAVIS speaks to some of the best-known bullion houses and assay offices to find out their thoughts on where the market for precious metals is heading.[/intro] There’s no doubt…
Read More » -
3 MarchAppointments
Trollbeads appoint interim managing director
Danish jewellery brand, Trollbeads, has announced the appointment of Henrik Leth Møller as interim managing director of Trollbeads UK. The announcement comes after David Riddiford, the brand’s UK chief executive, stepped down from this role to go into semi-retirement. Leth Møller joined the brand as sales director from Danish watch…
Read More » -
2 MarchEvents
Rapaport to auction ‘record’ quantity of diamonds
Rapaport is set to auction a ‘record’ quantity of diamonds, with 98,000 carats on show at its melee auction in Hong Kong today. The auction consists of recycled and finely assorted premium quality diamond parcels in all shapes, qualities and sizes, sourced from retailers, pawnshops and refineries around the world.…
Read More »