Ti Sento’s Judith Lockwood to join Martin Ross Group

Judith Lockwood has been appointed European director for the Martin Ross Group to help drive European growth for its Canadian diamond jewellery brands.

The announcement comes just a day after IBB Group announced that she is to be succeeded by Nigel Ling in the role of country manager for Ti Sento and Mi Moneda.

Lockwood’s new brief, which begins on March 10, includes bringing to the European market the company’s diamond brands – Canadian Rocks Diamonds and Arctic Circle Diamonds – as well as the helping to spearhead the creation and deployment of new brands.

Commenting on her appointment, Lockwood said: “The opportunity that has presented itself to me appeals because of the values of Martin Ross Group and its business. The corporate social responsibility factor is important and really means something very personal to me. It is a business with beautiful diamond brands that has credibility, ethics and a wonderful story.”

Cameron Gillies, president and COO of Martin Ross Group, said: “We are delighted that Judith Lockwood is joining us as one of the most highly-regarded and respected individuals in the UK jewellery industry and we expect great things from her. We are now looking to drive forward our Canadian diamond brands in the UK and across Europe.”

Lockwood’s pre-IBB CV includes Cartier, and a stint as UK sales director for Hearts on Fire.