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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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 as 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 company’s new head of international watches. Hines, who has over 20 years experience in the auction world, will be heading the company’s 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 Clogau 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 of leather bracelets and charms has entered 24 markets on four continents. Ben Roberts, managing director of Clogau, said: “At 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 of sales experience in the UK trade to the brand, 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 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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