Appointment
Pandora Appoints Berta de Pablos-Barbier CEO
Pandora has appointed Berta de Pablos-Barbier as the company’s new CEO, to succeed Alexander Lacik early next year.
Lacik has been the jeweler’s president and CEO for almost seven years, it said last week. He will retire at the March 2026 general meeting, after leading worldwide brands for over 30 years.
De Pablos-Barbier joined the company as chief masrketing officer (CMO) in November last year. She has played an important role in positioning Pandora as a complete jewelry brand, a key point in the business’s development plan. Brand awareness has reached record levels, and the product range and marketing approach have been revitalized with innovative ideas.
She brings over 30 years of experience to her new position, having worked at Mars Wrigley as chief growth officer, and as CMO of Lacoste, and president and CEO of LVMH’s champagne brands Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon and Mercier.

“Together with Alexander Lacik, we brought [de Pablos-Barbier] on board as a possible CEO candidate, and during our search she stood out as the clear number one,” said board chair Peter Ruzicka. “She is a visionary leader with great analytical skills and a perfect mix of experience from top brands across luxury, fashion and fast-moving consumer goods. She is the right person to lead our continued growth, and I am pleased that we can maintain strategic focus and momentum during this smooth and orderly leadership transition.”
Appointment
Jillian Wolk Named CEO of De Beers’ Tracr
Former GIA and Swarovski Executive To Lead Next Phase Of Growth and Traceability Innovation From May 2026
Tracr has announced the appointment of Jillian Wolk as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026. She will be based in New York and work closely with Tracr’s global team and stakeholder network.
Jillian joins from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), where she served as Vice President, Growth & Strategic Initiatives, driving new service development, diversified revenue streams, and industry-wide grading initiatives. Her prior collaboration with Tracr gives her a strong understanding of the platform’s mission and capabilities.
Earlier, she held senior roles including Vice President of Business Operations at Swarovski U.S., where she led multi-business operations and key brand and operational initiatives across the Americas. Her expertise spans commercial leadership, governance, and technology-driven innovation.

Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading at De Beers Group, said, “Jillian brings a strong combination of industry knowledge, commercial leadership and strategic insight. Her experience across jewellery, technology and governance positions her well to lead Tracr into its next phase.”
Jillian Wolk added, “I am honoured to join Tracr and help shape its future as a vital storytelling tool for the diamond industry. With its leading technology platform and industry network, Tracr plays a key role in driving trust, transparency and confidence across the sector.”

Her appointment follows the departure of Wesley Tucker, who stepped down in February 2026 after leading the company through its formative and scaling phases.
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