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- 2024 -29 JulyTrade Organisations
UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry welcomes new secretary and minister of state
The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Nandy MP and Sir Chris Bryant MP as new secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and minister of State (DCMS), respectively. In letters to both ministers, the industry-wide group expressed its desire to continue…
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1 JulyRetailers
Laings appoints new operations director
Luxury family-run jewellers Laings has announced the appointment of a new board member in a move designed to further strengthen its overall operations. Kat Barron has been promoted to operations director at Laings and appointed to the board following an exceptional year of investment ensuing eight years of service at…
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Jun- 2024 -28 JuneManufacturers
Petra Diamonds appoints new CFO
Petra Diamonds has announced the appointment of Johan Snyam as its new chief financial officer, with effect from 1 October 2024. Snyam will succeed Jacques Breytenbach who, as previously announced, will be stepping down from his position as chief financial officer and director of the company at the end of…
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21 JuneRetailers
Wolf appoints new UK and Europe senior sales director
Wolf, the 190-year-old luxury watch and jewellery storage brand, has announced the appointment of Umair Baig as senior sales director, UK and Europe. With over 15 years’ experience in the watch and jewellery industry, predominantly in retail, Baig worked his way up to Retail Brand director at Swatch Group UK,…
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17 JuneRetailers
Wolf appoints new UK&I sales director
Wolf, the 190-year-old luxury watch and jewellery storage brand, has announced the appointment of Christopher Strange as sales director UK and Ireland. Bringing over 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry, his journey began as a bench jeweller, at an independent jeweller in Chelmsford after studying silversmithing,…
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3 JuneRetailers
Just Diamonds expands its team of sales professionals
Jewellery wholesaler Just Diamonds has announced the appointment of Jeff Hornsby to its sales team. Hornsby, who starts work in June, will focus mainly on the Midlands and Scotland, and may reach out to other areas of the UK. As a result of the appointment, the Just Diamonds sales team…
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May- 2024 -7 MayRetailers
Enamel Copenhagen appoints new UK country manager
Danish jewellery brand Enamel Copenhagen has announced the appointment of Darrell Granton as the country manager of the United Kingdom. Granton has over 17 years of experience in the jewellery industry, including his recent role at Thomas Sabo as sales director in the UK. Based in the UK, Granton will…
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3 MayRetailers
Oushaba expands its Connection Salvaged range
Oushaba has expanded its Connection Salvaged collection with the launch of nine new pieces. Connection Salvaged, the debut collection from Oushaba, explored the relationship between the “technology that connects us and the precious resources discarded as a result”. Each of the nine new pieces see recycled e-waste reimagined as wearable…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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Mar- 2024 -22 MarchAppointments
Pandora appoints new GM for British Isles and new CCO
Pandora has announced the appointment of Sonia Lopez Delgado as new general manager of British Isles (BRIS) from 1 July, the company’s second largest cluster. She currently holds the position as general manager of the Northern Europe cluster (NOEU). She joined Pandora in 2018 and has extensive experience within sales,…
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