Royal Asscher Names New Japan Chief

RAPAPORT… Royal Asscher has appointed Kenji Saikachi as CEO of Royal
Asscher Japan, where he will be responsible for leading the jeweler’s growth in
the country.



“We are confident that [Saikachi] will successfully lead
Royal Asscher to become an even more important player in the Japanese diamond
jewelry market,” Royal Asscher managing director and vice president Mike
Asscher said last week. “With his wealth of experience in the luxury
sector, we know that he can help retailers expand their business with
our…brand.”


Saikachi was previously the general manager of K. Mikimoto’s
flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo, and worked for the company for 27 years. In his
new role, he will collaborate with Royal Asscher Japan’s sales and marketing
team, retailers and suppliers, the company added.


Image: Kenji Saikachi. (Royal Asscher)