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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Jul- 2014 -24 JulyAppointments
Gem-A appoints Vivien Johnston as new ethics manager
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed luxury ethical retailer and chair of the Jewellery Ethics Committee (JECUK), Vivien Johnston, as its new ethics and CSR manager. The news follows the latest, ethics-focused World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) congress in Moscow with Gem-A taking the lead on corporate social…
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21 JulyAppointments
Miranda Kerr named Swarovski ‘campaign muse’ for A/W 2014
Miranda Kerr has been announced as the face and ‘muse’ of the Swarovski A/W 2014/15 campaign. Nathalie Colin, Swarovski’s Creative director, said: “Miranda was an obvious choice for Swarovski. She represents a very contemporary idea of women, which illustrates the brand perfectly” Mirandar Kerr said of her appointment: “I love the…
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2 JulyAppointments
Gemstone entrepreneur Ostro awarded OBE
Gemstone industry entrepreneur Maurice Ostro has been appointed OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Ostro, who is chairman of Ostro Minerals, was awarded the status in recognition of “his role in business, charity and interfaith relations”. The firm has grown into one of the world’s leading producers of blue topaz since its founding in…
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Jun- 2014 -27 JuneAppointments
Domino announces operations director to drive manufacturing
Precious jewellery manufacturer Domino has announced the appointment of Mark Thomas as its new operations director. Prior to joining Domino, Thomas worked at Emma Bridgewater, the Stoke-on-Trent ceramics company where he was head of manufacturing, a post which was the culmination of a 28-year career in and around the Potteries,…
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27 JuneAppointments
RJC appoints new chief executive
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Ashish Deo as its new chief executive officer. Deo brings global experience having worked with leading international consumer and luxury brands, and most recently from his work with as commercial director at the Fairtrade Foundation. He assumes the position on the 8th of September…
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25 JuneAppointments
Andrew Hinds elected new NAG chair
Andrew Hinds, director of high street multiple jeweller F Hinds, has been elected as the new chairman of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG). The nomination was proposed, seconded and carried during the association’s Annual General Meeting, which was held on Wednesday June 18, 2014. The meeting, which coincided with…
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24 JuneAppointments
Gecko appoints new sales director
Gecko Jewellery has appointed Richard Cox to be its new sales director. Cox was previously a director at Design Objectives, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of craft and hobby products, including jewellery, has long experience in sales and describes his background as being in “Fast moving consumer goods.” The appointment…
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Apr- 2014 -29 AprilAppointments
Cristiano Ronaldo signs as TAG Heuer brand ambassador
TAG Heuer has announced the signing of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to a long-term partnership as a brand ambassador. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner, Real Madrid forward and Captain of the Portugal team for the coming World Cup in Brazil, joins an illustrious roster of TAG Heuer sports stars and celebrities that…
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1 AprilTrade Organisations
Gary Wroe elected as new BJA chairman
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) has appointed Gary Wroe as its new chairman. Wroe, who is managing director of Birmingham-based Hockley Mint, was elected by a vote of the BJA’s national committee late last week. He will succeed Gary Williams who steps down at the end of April. Speaking to Jewellery…
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Mar- 2014 -19 MarchAppointments
Tiffany & Co names insurance boss Ralph Nicoletti as new CFO
US jewellery manufacturer and retailer Tiffany & Co has announced the appointment of Ralph Nicoletti as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Nicoletti, 56, will be based in New York and responsible for the company’s worldwide financial functions and information technology. He will report to Michael…
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