Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. has appointed Nathalie Verdeille as Senior Vice President and Chief Artistic Officer.
In her new role, her responsibilities will expand to include the home, accessories, and watch categories. She will oversee all product categories across the brand, leading the design teams to establish a unified and more refined artistic vision.
Nathalie Verdeille currently serves as Vice President and Artistic Director of Jewelry and High Jewelry at Tiffany, a position she has held since joining the brand in 2021. Prior to this, she was Jewelry Creative Director at Cartier, the French jewelry house under the Swiss luxury group Richemont. Earlier in her career, she led High Jewelry design at Chaumet.
Nathalie Verdeille graduated in 1997 from the prestigious École de Joaillerie in Paris. She began her career at the high jewelry boutique Lorenz Bäumer, located in Place Vendôme, Paris. After leaving Lorenz Bäumer, she worked briefly at Cartier before joining Chaumet for three and a half years, and then rejoined Cartier in 2005.
Tapestry
U.S. accessible luxury group Tapestry, Inc. has appointed Matt Madrigal to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Matt Madrigal currently serves as Chief Technology Officer of Pinterest, Inc., where he oversees the company’s engineering, product, design, and platform operations. Previously, he held executive roles including Vice President and General Manager of Merchant Shopping at Google, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Fanatics, and Senior Vice President of E-commerce and Marketing at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Following this appointment, Tapestry’s Board now comprises 11 members, including 10 independent directors.
Tapestry Chief Executive Officer Joanne Crevoiserat said, “We are delighted to welcome Matt Madrigal to Tapestry’s Board. His expertise in scaling technology and enhancing consumer experiences will play an important role in advancing our ‘Amplify’ growth agenda. We look forward to working together to deepen emotional connections with the next generation of consumers globally and deliver sustainable, compounded growth.”
Anne Gates, Chair of the Tapestry Board, said, “As we advance Tapestry’s growth strategy and drive long-term shareholder value, Matt Madrigal’s deep technological expertise and distinguished track record in scaling global consumer platforms will bring valuable perspectives to the Board. We are very pleased to welcome him.”
Altuzarra
New York-based designer brand Altuzarra has appointed Marta Lastra as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
In her new role, Marta Lastra succeeds founder Joseph Altuzarra and will lead the company’s global strategy, operational management, and next phase of growth, building on the brand’s strong momentum.
Marta Lastra has served as President of Altuzarra since January 2025. Prior to that, she held the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Studio Operations. Before joining the brand, she worked at Ralph Lauren and Loewe.
During her tenure as President, Marta Lastra played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s operational and strategic foundations. She oversaw all core business functions and drove the expansion of the brand’s retail footprint, including the opening of a new store in Houston’s River Oaks District and the launch of a seasonal pop-up in Dallas’s Highland Park Village.
Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, announced that two of its executives, Kecia Caffie and Corinne Bentzen, have departed the company.
Kecia Caffie spent 15 years at Signet, rising from Vice President of Merchandise Planning and Allocation to her most recent role as President of Zales and Banter, to which she was appointed in January 2023.
Group Chief Executive Officer J.K. Symancyk will temporarily oversee Zales and Banter until a successor is appointed.
Corinne Bentzen served as President of the online brands Blue Nile and James Allen, a role she assumed in November 2024.
During last month’s earnings call, Signet announced that it will close James Allen, the online retailer it acquired in 2017. The closure is expected to be completed in the second quarter. A limited selection of jewelry collections will continue to be sold through Blue Nile, and James Allen’s proprietary customization technology will be integrated into Signet’s other brands.
Blue Nile will undergo a repositioning strategy, targeting a more premium clientele and focusing on natural diamonds as a “high-end luxury brand.”
Signet has initiated a search for a new President of Blue Nile, who will operate under a more integrated business model. In the interim, Chief Operating and Financial Officer Joan Hilson will oversee the business.
| Sources: Official press releases, National Jeweler
| Image Credit: Personal social media accounts
| Editor: Luxeplace
