Appointment
Appointments to postsโsuch as leadership changes, new executive hires, board nominations, and key management shiftsโare critical indicators of strategic direction, operational priorities, and business confidence in the UK jewellery sector. Whether itโs 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. JewelleryโฏFocus tracks and reports on significant appointments across retail, manufacturing, design, education, and trade organisationsโanalysing 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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Apr- 2016 -13 AprilAppointments
New CEO appointed to National Pawnbrokers Association
The NPA hasย announced the appointment ofย a new chief executive toย succeedย Ray Perry, the current CEO, in June of this year. Stu McInroy joins from the Bookmakersโ Committee where he was general secretary for the statutory body parented by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for the last sevenย years. He has…
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Mar- 2016 -21 MarchAppointments
Gem-A appoints Alan Hart as CEO
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the appointment of Alan Hart as the associationโs new CEO. A former member of the Gem-A Council, Hart is currently head of Earth Sciences Collections at the Natural History Museum, London. With a wealth of experience in the gem and mineral…
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Jan- 2016 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints David Reddaway as new clerk
The Goldsmithsโ Company has announced the appointment of David Reddaway as its new clerk, effective from January 15 2016. Reddaway succeeds Dick Melly who, after 11 years at the helm of the company, is now retiring. He joins the company from a second career as a non-executive director at Beko;…
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Nov- 2015 -30 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Petra recovers 23-carat pink diamond
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 23.16-carat pink diamond from its Williamson mine in Tanzania. The pink diamond is described as having โexceptional colour and clarityโ and is an example of the high-quality pink diamonds for which Williamson is known. Petra said it is its โmost significantโ recovery…
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Oct- 2015 -22 OctoberAppointments
Gem-A names Nick Jones interim CEO
After several months without a chief executive, the Council of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed Nick Jones as interim CEO. A retired chartered accountant, Jones’s role asย interim CEO is to manage the association, and advise the council on the future structure of the association. In a…
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Aug- 2015 -27 AugustTrade Organisations
Gem-A reveals new board following election results
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has unveiled its new board members following a vote held at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, August 26. The AGM, which had previously been postponed earlier this year, saw the appointment of seven new board members from the UK along with…
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21 AugustWatch Focus
Sam Hines named international head of watches at Phillips
Auction house Phillips has announced the appointment of watch specialist Sam Hines as the companyโs new head of international watches. Hines, who has over 20 years experience in the auction world, will be heading the companyโs global team of watch specialists from its recently opened Asian headquarters in the Landmark…
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Jul- 2015 -23 JulyAppointments
Clogau appointed exclusive distributor of Endless Jewelry in UK and Ireland
Welsh jewellery brand Clogauย has been appointed exclusive distributor for Endless Jewelry in the UK and Ireland. Endless is the fastest-growing new jewellery brand worldwide, and in less than two years its range ofย leather bracelets and charms has entered 24 markets on four continents. Ben Roberts, managing directorย of Clogau, said:ย โAt Clogau…
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20 JulyAppointments
Endless appoints new Scotland sales agent
Charm bracelet jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has welcomed a new agent to its team focusing on the Scottish market. Bill Waugh, who brings almost four decades ofย sales experience in the UK trade to the brand,ย started his role as agent for Scotland on July 1. Waugh started his career in sales…
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20 JulyAppointments
Michael Rawlinson named NAJ chief executive
The British Jewellersโ 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, wasย appointed following a comprehensive selection process involving interviews and…
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