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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Dec- 2023 -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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11 OctoberRetailers
LVMH sees jewellery and watch revenues rise to €7.95bn
Luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has posted reported revenues of €7.95bn (£6.87bn) for its jewellery and watches category, up 3% YoY, over the 9 months to 30 September. According to LVMH, the increase in sales was driven by the successful reopening of “The Landmark ”, in New…
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9 OctoberRetailers
Laings appoints Serena Gough to its board
Luxury family-owned jewellers Laings has promoted Serena Gough to its UK board. Gough has been a part of the Scottish headquartered business since 2019 and heads up Laings Services and Laings Bespoke departments spanning each of the six showrooms located across the UK. Laings said that the move comes as…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Chupi to open flagship Dublin store this October
Chupi has announced that it is launching a new flagship store in Dublin on 18 October. The new 4500 ft hybrid retail and studio space, will be located on Clarendon Street, just off Grafton Street. The ground floor unit has 107.86 sqm footage with three street facing windows with a…
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4 OctoberAppointments
Ainsworth Jewellers appoints Helen Dimmick to board
Ainsworth Jewellers has announced the appointment of Helen Dimmick to its board of directors. This move will see Dimmick’s jewellery consultancy business, and Inspired Bridal dress shop, merge to all operate under the Ainsworth Jewellers brand. Prior to joining the business Dimmick started out at an auction house followed by…
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberRetailers
Houlden CEO to step down next year
Houlden has announced that its CEO, Helen Haddow, will step down next year once she has helped source a suitable replacement. Following this Haddow will then remain on the board as a non-executive director. The company confirmed the succession plans at its autumn meeting on 19 September. The board will…
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