Kering Veteran Takes Over De Beers London

By Rob Bates | June 18, 2025

De Beers has appointed Kering veteran Emmanuelle Nodale (pictured) brand CEO for its retail chain, De Beers London.

Nodale comes to De Beers after 18 years at Kering. She most recently was general manager for Europe at Kering-owned jewelry brand Pomellato. She also served as strategic development director for the conglomerate’s watch and jewelry division.

De Beers London—the new name for De Beers Jewellers—will open a flagship boutique on Paris’ Rue de la Paix later this year. That will be the first store to showcase the company’s new retail concept, which blends contemporary design with its natural diamond heritage.

Sandrine Conseiller, CEO of De Beers Brands, said in a statement: “With [De Beers London’s] new identity firmly established and the upcoming launch of our Paris flagship, Emmanuelle’s leadership will be instrumental in expanding and strengthening our position in the global luxury jewelry market as we continue to differentiate ourselves as the only luxury jewelry house with direct access to natural diamonds at their source.”

De Beers CEO Al Cook recently explained the new retail strategy in an interview with JCK.

(Photo courtesy of De Beers)