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Kate Willis

Head of Production
About

Highly motivated and energetic jewellery expert, gemmologist and valuer with significant and demonstrable experience throughout the breadth of the luxury jewellery industry with exposure to international markets. A dedicated advocate for specialist training and team and process development with a track record of delivering for growth. Highly skilled in production planning and management, merchandising, product development, KPI definition and analysis, negotiation and buying with experience in strategic and operational planning. Above all however I have a passion for the gemstones and the design and creation of high jewellery, delivering a luxury experience and product to clients.

Previous Brands
Fabergé
Brown and Newirth Ltd
The Goldsmith Company
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery
Capitol Diamond Fund
Solange Azagury-Partridge
Kate Willis FGA
Lawrence Blunt, Signet Group, Fraser Hart and others
Universal Diamond Holding
Nige Milne Ltd
Garrard & Co
Work Experience
Head Of Production
Oct ‘18 - Jun ‘25
Fabergé

Director Of Manufacturing Operations
Mar ‘18 - May ‘18
Brown and Newirth Ltd

Visiting Lecturer
Apr ‘15 - May ‘19
The Goldsmith Company

Delivering a tailored diamond and coloured gemstone training programme to second & third year apprentices.

Head of Production
Oct ‘14 - Oct ‘17
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

Managing a workshop of 7, creating bespoke designs from 11 designers over two locations. Buying and managing diamonds and coloured stones for stock and commissions. Delivering training programmes and engaging in operational planning for expansion.

Independant Diamond Fund Valuer
Oct ‘11 - Jan ‘19
Capitol Diamond Fund

Production Manager, Gemmologist\Gem Buyer and Valuer
Dec ‘09 - Sep ‘14
Solange Azagury-Partridge

MD
Jan ‘97 - Dec ‘09
Kate Willis FGA

Consultation, design and manufacturing service to private clients.

Self employed Gemmologist and Diamond Consultant
Jan ‘97 - May ‘09
Lawrence Blunt, Signet Group, Fraser Hart and others

Stone Buyer
Jan ‘95 - Mar ‘97
Universal Diamond Holding

Assistant Production Manager & Gift Buyer
Jan ‘93 - Dec ‘95
Nige Milne Ltd

Assistant Antique Silver Buyer
Jul ‘90 - Feb ‘93
Garrard & Co

Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
National Association of Goldsmiths
‘05 - ‘07
PJVal Dip
Gem A
‘94 - ‘95
Fellow
City of London School for Girls
‘94 - ‘96
A'Levels
Marlbourgh College Cambridge
‘90 - ‘90
Business Administratin
University of Liverpool
‘87 - ‘90
BA Hons Philosophy
Great Britain, United Kingdom