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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Mar- 2022 -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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Aug- 2021 -19 AugustAppointments
Lucy Quartermaine appoints new head of retail
Lucy Quartermaine, a contemporary jewellery brand, has announced the appointment of Louise Coleman as head of retail. The eponymous jewellery brand said the appointment follows a recent “overwhelming demand” for its silver jewellery collections. Coleman will be based in the South of England and will be responsible for all of…
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Jul- 2021 -8 JulyAuctions
Bonhams names Kate Flitcroft as senior jewellery specialist
Bonhams has announced the appointment of Kate Flitcroft as a senior specialist at the group’s London jewellery department. Based in New Bond Street, Flitcroft’s new role at the international auction house commenced on 5 July 2021. Flitcroft joins the company from her previous position as head of jewellery and silver…
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1 JulyManufacturers
Petra Diamonds appoints three non-executive directors
Petra Diamonds has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors who will join the company. Amongst the appointments includes Deborah Gudgeon, who will also join as chair-designate of the audit and risk committee, she is currently an independent non-executive director and chair of the audit committee at Evraz plc, which…
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Jun- 2021 -29 JuneAppointments
Opsydia names Jonathan Kendall as non-exec director
Opsydia, the diamond security group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall to the group’s non-executive board of directors. In the new role, which is set to commence immediately, Kendall will be tasked with contributing towards the firm’s international strategy, as well as advocating for Opsydia’s solutions and its commercial…
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21 JuneNews
The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members
The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members! If you are interested in the historic practice of Hallmarking, which protects consumers by the assay (testing) of the precious metal content of an item such as jewellery, then you may be interested to hear that the British Hallmarking Council is looking for…
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