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- 2024 -15 MarchDesigners
Chaumet appoints new CEO
Chaumet has announced the appointment of Charles Leung as its new CEO effective 1 January 2024. Leung is a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and ESSEC Business School in Paris. He began his career in High Jewellery at Cartier (Richemont), working in marketing and retail. He joined…
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14 MarchTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company makes Court of Assistants appointment
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of Jos Skeates as a new member of its Court of Assistants. Skeates has been elected for his commercial, social and environmental experience, and for his contributions to the craft and trade of goldsmithing. Equivalent to a non-executive board, the Court of Assistants…
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5 MarchTrade Organisations
Houlden announces new CEO
Houlden has announced the appointment of Isabel Rhodes as its new CEO, ahead of its Spring meeting. Helen Haddow, the current CEO, will continue in her position for the next three months, supporting the smooth transition to the new CEO. She will then assume her role on the board over…
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5 MarchTrade Organisations
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new chair
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Dave Meleski, president, and CEO of Richline Group, as its new chair. Meleski is taking over as chair from David Bouffard, who is term-limited after being elected to two three-year terms in 2018. Bouffard will step down as chair on…
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1 MarchAppointments
Signet makes new board appointment
Signet Jewellers has announced the appointment of Sandra Cochran to its board of directors. The board also appointed Cochran as a member of the Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee. Her appointment temporarily increased the size of the board from 12 to 13 members, 12 of whom are independent. This…
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Feb- 2024 -13 FebruaryManufacturers
Cockpit names new CEO
Cockpit, London’s leading centre for contemporary craft, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Burton as its new CEO. He replaces Annie Warburton, who stepped down in December 2023, and will assume his role at Cockpit in late April 2024. His experience and engagement in the arts and culture sector is…
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Jan- 2024 -26 JanuaryDesigners
LVMH Watches and Jewellery arm sees revenues hit €10.5bn
The LVMH Watches and Jewellery business has reported organic revenue growth of 7% from €10.5bn (£8.9bn) to €10.9bn (£9.3bn) in 2023. Its profit from recurring operations was also up 7% to €2.1m (£1.79m). The group attributed this growth to one of its most “lucrative maison”, Tiffany & Co., which embarked…
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19 JanuaryTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse unveils leadership changes
The London Diamond Bourse has announced significant changes within its council of management and has appointed David Troostwyk as joint president and Charlotte Rose as vice president. Current vice president Troostwyk’s appointment comes after Alan Cohen, the current president, announced that this year would mark his final term in office.…
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5 JanuaryRetailers
LVMH confirms new watches and jewellery division appointments
LVMH has made a raft of appointments within the LVMH Watches and Jewellery Division, effective since January 1st 2024. Frédéric Arnault, who joined Tag Heuer in 2017, and became CEO of Tag Heuer in 2020, is appointed CEO of LVMH Watches, in charge of Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith. He…
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Dec- 2023 -5 DecemberRetailers
De Beers unveils changes to executive committee
De Beers Group has announced that David Prager, executive vice president and chief brand officer, and Ryan Perry, acting executive vice president of Strategy and Innovation, have decided to step down from their roles in 2024. Both Prager and Perry will continue to serve on the executive committee while overseeing…
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