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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Oct- 2023 -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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12 SeptemberDesigners
Boodles announces two new ambassadors
Boodles has announced that Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have joined the company as ambassadors. Lady Eliza and Amelia are twin daughters of Charles 9th Earl Spencer and Victoria Lockwood and nieces of the late Princess Diana. The sisters are models who were raised in the Constantia district of…
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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustAppointments
International Gemological Institute appoints new global CEO
International Gemological Institute (IGI), a Blackstone portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Tehmasp Printer as its new global CEO, effective 1 October 2023. The news comes after Roland Lorie, current CEO, decided to step down after spending nearly five decades building the “largest” network of gemological laboratories and schools…
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Jun- 2023 -29 JuneAppointments
NAJ appoints Ben Massey as new CEO
The National Association of Jewellers has announced the appointment of Ben Massey as its new CEO. Massey transitioned to Principal Officer last year, helping lead the NAJ’s Senior Management Team, His appointment comes after sustained growth for the Association across membership and its education offering. Gary Wroe, NAJ president, said:…
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May- 2023 -30 MayRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new Chester store
Luxury diamond jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new store in Chester city centre. Located in the historic area of Eastgate Street, the store will bring the brand’s unique concept of custom-made designs to the high street, allowing customers to create their own customised jewellery. The made-to-order service allows…
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24 MayRetailers
Hannah Martin launches HMP collection
Hannah Martin has announced the launch of a new piercing collection, HMP. Martin founded the brand in 2006 and her jewellery is characterised as “gender fluid”. The jewellery retailer said that the new collection is specially created with the “unique individuality of piercings” at the forefront of the design. The…
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