Appointment
Jewelers of America Appoints Matthew Rosenheim as New Chair, Announces Fresh Leadership Team
President of Tiny Jewel Box to lead JA’s renewed executive committee, with focus on strengthening industry collaboration and advocacy.
Jewelers of America (JA) has appointed Matthew Rosenheim, president of Tiny Jewel Box, as its new chair following elections held last week. The announcement was made Monday after the organization’s annual general meeting (AGM) on October 27 and subsequent board meeting on October 28.
Steve Padis of Padis Jewelry has been named chair-elect, positioning him to succeed Rosenheim in the next term. “As chair, my goal is to give back to the industry that has given me so much — to listen, to lead with heart, and to ensure that Jewelers of America continues to support and uplift everyone who makes jewelry such a meaningful part of people’s lives,” said Matthew Rosenheim.
The newly formed executive committee includes Elise Greenberg of Greenberg’s Jewelers and Karen Goracke of Borsheims as vice chairs; Steve Velasquez of Madison Jewelers as treasurer; Tobey Ritchie of Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers as secretary; and Coleman Clark of B.C. Clark Jewelers as immediate past chair.
JA also welcomed several new board members: John Carter of Jack Lewis Jewelers, Krista Peterson of Jewelers Mutual, Alex Stuller of Gemvision, Scott Udell of London Jewelers, and Ulrich Wohn of Shinola.
The board of directors plays a pivotal role in guiding Jewelers of America’s strategic vision and industry initiatives. With its refreshed leadership, JA aims to strengthen member engagement, promote responsible business practices, and advocate for the continued growth and innovation of the U.S. jewellery industry.
Appointment
KISNA Appoints Nitin Naik as Chief Technology Officer to Drive Digital Innovation and Omnichannel Scale
Strengthening leadership to power retail expansion, digital commerce integration, and seamless online-offline growth across India
KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, the flagship brand of the Hari Krishna Group, has announced the appointment of Nitin Naik as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment strengthens the brand’s leadership team as it accelerates retail expansion and omnichannel growth across India.
In his role, he will lead KISNA’s technology function across digital commerce, retail systems, supply chain integration and data infrastructure. He will work closely with business and operations teams to build scalable platforms, enhance customer experience and enable seamless online-offline operations.
He brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, global delivery and cybersecurity. He has spent most of his career at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), leading large transformation programs in multiple domains across global markets. Most recently, as Delivery Head – Cybersecurity, he led end-to-end cybersecurity service delivery for growth markets and global public sector and education clients, overseeing governance, financial performance and strategic client engagement.
Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, said, “KISNA is scaling rapidly across markets, formats and consumer segments. Technology will be central to sustaining this growth. From retail integration to omnichannel execution, we are building platforms that enable speed and consistency at scale. Nitin’s appointment strengthens our ability to drive this transformation with sharper focus.”
Nitin Naik, Chief Technology Officer, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, added, “The opportunity to build technology capabilities for a fast-scaling retail brand like KISNA is compelling. I look forward to enabling integrated platforms that support retail growth, partner ecosystems and seamless consumer journeys.”
The appointment comes amid strong growth momentum at KISNA. Over the past year, the brand has strengthened its leadership team with key appointments across finance and marketing, expanded its offline retail footprint across franchise and exclusive showroom formats, and scaled its Mumbai corporate office to support rising operational and network expansion.
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