De Beers Group
On June 18, De Beers Group announced the appointment of Emmanuelle Nodale as CEO of De Beers Jewellers.
In her new role, Emmanuelle Nodale will lead the grand opening of the brand’s flagship boutique on Avenue de la Paix in Paris later this year. This milestone will further strengthen the brand’s position in the global luxury jewelry market. The Paris flagship will debut De Beers’ new retail concept, embodying the brand’s fusion of contemporary, avant-garde design and its exceptional diamond heritage.
Emmanuelle Nodale brings over 20 years of expertise in international brand building. Known for her outstanding strategic leadership and sharp market insight, she has consistently delivered substantial business growth and is widely recognized within the industry. Prior to joining De Beers, she held senior executive roles at Kering Group, where she led strategic planning for its watches and jewelry division. She later served as Europe General Manager at the Milan-based luxury jewelry brand Pomellato, successfully expanding into key luxury markets, enhancing customer experience, and solidifying the brand’s position in the high jewelry segment.
De Beers Group stated that this appointment comes at a pivotal time as the brand embarks on a new phase of global expansion and strategic evolution. The brand name will transition from “De Beers Jewellers” to “De Beers London,” underscoring its heritage and reinforcing its status in the global luxury jewelry space. This rebranding also forms a key part of the Group’s “Origins” strategy focused on diamond provenance.
Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of the De Beers brand, commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Emmanuelle Nodale to De Beers. As we unveil our refreshed brand identity and prepare for the opening of our Paris flagship, her leadership will be vital to our continued growth in the global luxury jewelry market. She will further strengthen our unique position as the only luxury diamond jewelry brand rooted at the source of the diamond.”
Marni
Italian luxury fashion house Marni, part of the OTB Group, has announced the departure of Creative Director Francesco Risso.
Francesco Risso, who has been with the brand for a decade, joined Marni in 2016, succeeding founder Consuelo Castiglioni.
Under his creative leadership, Marni underwent a revitalization, including a comprehensive revamp of its womenswear collections and expansion into menswear. He also spearheaded fashion shows and immersive experiences. “Through his emotionally intuitive storytelling, he brought a distinctive atmosphere to Marni, which was also reflected in his collaborations with various artists, allowing the brand to carve out a new space within the cultural realm.”
A graduate of Polimoda and Central Saint Martins, Francesco Risso previously worked at Alessandro Dell’Acqua and spent eight years at Italian luxury brand Prada.
Tiffany & Co.
World-renowned jeweler Tiffany & Co. has appointed Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos as Director of High Jewelry for the Americas.
Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos brings over 23 years of leadership experience in the fine jewelry, luxury goods, and diamond sectors. Her most recent role was as a luxury advisor and gem and jewelry expert at NOOR Luxury. From 2022 to 2024, she served as Vice President of Code of Origin and Trade Services at De Beers Group North America. Prior to that, she held senior executive positions at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and David Yurman, in addition to providing strategic consulting services.
Swire Properties
Swire Properties (HK.01972) has announced a series of significant executive changes across its core Taikoo Li management teams in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu, including:
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Yu Guo’an, former executive at Taikoo Li Sanlitun, has been promoted to General Manager of New Retail Projects, Chinese Mainland
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Crystal Wu, previously General Manager of Taikoo Li Chengdu, has been promoted to General Manager of Retail, Chinese Mainland
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Gu Yuzhen, former General Manager of Taikoo Li Qiantan in Shanghai, has been appointed General Manager of Retail (Shanghai Pudong)
| Source: Official Press Releases, National Jeweler
| Image Credit: Official Press Releases, Personal Social Media Accounts
| Editor: LeZhi
