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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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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4 DecemberRetailers
Allum and Sidaway makes two director appointments
Allum and Sidaway has announced the appointment of Tracey Yeatman and Jack Allum as new company directors. Yeatman joined the company in 2007 as a sales consultant and rose to the position of store manager. Following her appointment as store manager Yeatman took on the role of training and development…
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Nov- 2023 -17 NovemberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds chair steps down
Petra Diamonds has announced that chairman Peter Hill, CBE, has stepped down from his role following the conclusion of its annual general meeting. Following his departure, the board has appointed Varda Shine, senior independent director, as chair of Petra. Shine will lead a search for a permanent chair and also…
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberRetailers
Jessica McCormack appoints new CEO
Cult London jeweller Jessica McCormack has appointed Leonie Brantberg, formerly of Burberry, as its new chief executive officer. It said Brantberg “brings with her significant luxury industry experience”, previously holding the position of chief of staff, strategy and growth projects at Burberry, where she was also a member of the…
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20 OctoberAppointments
Sandrine Conseiller appointed CEO of De Beers Brands
De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Sandrine Conseiller as CEO, De Beers Brands. Conseiller’s appointment follows Marc Jacheet’s decision to leave De Beers and she will join De Beers and become a member of the group’s executive committee on 1 December 2023. In her new role, Conseiller will…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Houlden achieves record sales
Houlden has announced that it has posted record sales for the year ended February 2023, with sales up 16% compared with last year and 52% up on pre-pandemic figures. As a not-for-profit organisation, all surplus is returned to the membership and, in this case, the rebates in 2023, are three…
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