Category: Appointments

Independent Jewelers Organization President Becomes Group’s Owner

Stephen Barnes, who succeeds Jeff Roberts, has been with IJO for more than 25 years.

Jérôme Lambert will be CEO of watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre, while three maison chiefs will join luxury group’s senior executive committee.

New chief succeeds Miri Chen in the role.

The Times newspaper ranked him among world’s top five auctioneers in 2016.

Julia Hackman Chafé is a jewelry and luxury content creator, while Monica Elias is CEO of Elias World Media.

She is currently chief communications and sustainability officer at Grandview Klein Diamonds.

He previously served in the position from 2012 to 2014.

Ben Bridge CEO Lisa Bridge and Wendy Bohrson, a professor of geology, come aboard.

Alex Kidman, currently group operations manager, will succeed him in role.

Group also promotes Scott Guginsky to executive vice president.

The September issue looks at the spending trends, gemstones, and styles shaping retail shopping this festive season.