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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Jun- 2024 -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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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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