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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Mar- 2014 -6 MarchAppointments
Ti Sento’s Judith Lockwood to join Martin Ross Group
Judith Lockwood has been appointed European director for the Martin Ross Group to help drive European growth for its Canadian diamond jewellery brands. The announcement comes just a day after IBB Group announced that she is to be succeeded by Nigel Ling in the role of country manager for Ti…
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5 MarchAppointments
New UK country manager for Ti Sento and Mi Moneda
The parent company of Ti Sento Milano and distributor of Mi Moneda in the UK, IBB Amsterdam, has announced the appointment of Nigel Ling as its new UK country manager. News of the appointment comes ahead of the departure of his predecessor Judith Lockwood, who leaves the company on March…
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Feb- 2014 -11 FebruaryRetailers
Houlden Group hires ex-QVC head jewellery buyer
Stuart Laing, CEO of The Houlden Group, has announced the appointment of Vanessa Priest as marketing consultant. Having recently initiated a review of its branding, the Houlden Group says it has identified a number of projects to “bring additional benefit to both its members and suppliers”. Priest will be working…
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Dec- 2013 -10 DecemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks appoints Simon Smith as head of retail
High street jewellery chain Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has announced the appointment of Simon Smith as its new head of retail. Smith has served 22 years at Beaverbrooks and has worked his way through the stores, starting at Beaverbrooks Warrington before becoming part of the management team as regional manager of…
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Nov- 2013 -6 NovemberInternational
De Beers announces management changes
Senior De Beers executive Varda Shine has announced she is leaving the group as of January 2014, to be succeeded by Paul Rowley as executive vice president of Global Sightholder Sales. Rowley, who is currently senior vice president of midstream operations for Global Sightholder Sales, joined De Beers in 1983…
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Apr- 2013 -26 AprilDesigners
JewelStreet.com appoints Alexander Davis to management team
Award-winning designer Alexander Davis has joined the Board of Advisors at JewelStreet, the jewellery marketplace.
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Mar- 2013 -28 MarchManufacturers
WB The Creative Jewellery Group expands its Australian operation
WB The Creative Jewellery Group has appointed a group general manager for Australia as it looks to expand its operations in the country.
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22 MarchRetailers
Laing launches Rolex Room and watch workshop
Laing the Jeweller has unveiled a Rolex Room and purpose-built specialist watch workshop in its Edinburgh store to meet growing demand.
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Feb- 2013 -21 FebruaryManufacturers
Dreyfuss Group announces new head of brand
Liz Sowden has been appointed as head of brand at the Dreyfuss Group.
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20 FebruaryCelebrities
Mila Kunis announced as Gemfields global brand ambassador
Gemfields has delightedly announced actress Mila Kunis as the company’s new brand ambassador.
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