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- 2022 -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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11 MarchEvents
Programme of events unveiled for Vicenzaoro this March
Vicenzaoro is set to rally sector institutions, thought leaders and key influencers for five days of talks and conferences on the evolution and prospects of the gold and jewellery industry. The event will take place in Vicenza from 17th to 21st March 2022 during the International Jewellery Show organised by…
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Dec- 2021 -14 DecemberRetailers
De Beers Group appoints managing director
De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Thembinkosi Moses Madondo as managing director of De Beers Group Managed Operations, effective from 1 January 2022. The appointment follows the announcement that Nompumelelo ‘Mpumi’ Zikalala will leave the business to take up the position of CEO of Anglo American’s Kumba Iron…
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8 DecemberEvents
IEG’s Vicenzaoro January to return in 2022
The Italian Exhibition Group has announced that its Vicenzaoro January International Jewellery Show will return to and run from 21 to 26 January 2022. Due to Covid-19 restrictions in place last year, the trade show took place online, with next year hoping to be a return to physical attendance At…
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6 DecemberManufacturers
Ntinga bolsters team amid growth plans
London based jewellery manufacturer, Ntinga, has announced the appointment of Lisa Davies as sales manager for the family business. In her new role, Davies will help to grow the business further amid the “continued success” Ntinga has had this year. Ntinga said Davies will develop the business and provide a…
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Oct- 2021 -1 OctoberRetailers
Laings establishes a board of directors
Laings has announced that it has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, who will be responsible for the running of the organisation. The decision to restructure at a senior management level came after the introduction of additional departments, alongside the announcement of its £10m retail expansion…
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