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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Aug- 2022 -24 AugustRetailers
Tocara Jewellery appoints director of business ahead of UK entry
Canadian firm Tocara Jewellery has announced the official appointment of Mhari Oakes as director of business development for the United Kingdom. She will be responsible for the launch of the direct sales brand in the UK, working alongside the founder Randall Markus, president of the company, Paul Jarvis, and vice…
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12 AugustAppointments
Nivoda appoints chief product officer
Nivoda, the B2B diamond marketplace, has continued its expansion with the appointment of James Morgan as its new chief product officer. Morgan joins after seven years at Amazon where he was head of Prime for Europe, and he will oversee the company’s continued expansion after Nivoda tripled both revenue and…
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Jul- 2022 -18 JulyFeatures
The future of the NAJ
What is your history in the jewellery industry? You may not know, but I started on the shop floor as a Saturday girl and worked up to store manager with the support of a wonderful employer. From this rather lucky start and introduction to the jewellery industry, I studied hard…
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Jun- 2022 -27 JuneRetailers
Pomellato names new chief marketing and product officer
Pomellato has announced the appointment of Boris Barboni as its new chief marketing and product officer for Pomellato and DoDo, the luxury jewellery brands part of the Kering Group. Barboni began his jewellery career at Bulgari as global marketing director of its jewellery business unit, he then moved to managing…
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15 JuneAppointments
Swarovski appoints first non-family CEO
Swarovski has named Alexis Nasard as the company’s first external chief executive officer (CEO), effective on 4 July. This marks a further step in the jewellers transition from a family-managed to a family-owned business. Nasard is the first leader from outside the Swarovski family to hold this role in the…
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7 JuneAppointments
Birmingham Assay Office elects new Guardians
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced the election of four new Guardians of the Standard of Wrought Plate. They are Carla Goodfellow, Petro Nicolaides, Rachel Eade and Charles Barwell. The role of ‘Guardian of the Standard of Wrought Plate in Birmingham’ was defined within the 1773 Act of Parliament that…
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6 JuneDesigners
Laings announces new retail director
Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…
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1 JuneRetailers
Deakin and Francis appoints business development manager
Deakin and Francis has announced the appointment of Mark Riddle as the company’s new business development manager. In his new role, Riddle will focus on working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand, and identify new corporate clients.…
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May- 2022 -17 MayManufacturers
Petra Diamonds non-executive director steps down
Petra Diamonds has announced that Matthew Glowasky will stand down as a non-executive director of the company and will also stand down from the board, with immediate effect. Glowasky was appointed as a non-independent, non-executive director of the company on 10 March 2021. His appointment was pursuant to a nomination…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchAppointments
Pure London appoints head of jewellery to support growth
Pure London, the UK’s trade fashion buying event, has announced the appointment of Andrew Martyniuk as Head of Jewellery to support the growth of its newly created Pure Jewel space. Martyniuk has years of experience in the jewellery industry and he will be a “key driver” in developing the jewellery…
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