Pandora appoints Philippa Newman as chief product officer

Pandora has introduced the appointment of Philippa Newman as chief product officer (CPO), efficient 9 March 2026. 

Newman, a seasoned luxurious vogue government, will relocate from New York to Copenhagen to steer the jewelry group’s international product organisation, reporting on to the not too long ago appointed CEO, Berta de Pablos-Barbier.

Newman joins from Michael Kors (Capri Holdings), the place she served as chief model and product officer. 

Her remit at Pandora contains overseeing end-to-end product creation, from preliminary design and collections administration to improvement, with a selected mandate to drive enlargement into new aesthetic territories and speed up innovation by means of superior supplies.

The appointment coincides with a big government reshuffle as the corporate pursues its Phoenix progress technique. 

Newman succeeds Stephen Fairchild, who has served as CPO since 2011. Fairchild will transition right into a newly created position as chief strategic artistic and cultural officer, specializing in materials innovation and high-level artistic collaborations.

The management change follows a gentle monetary 12 months for the group, which reported 6% natural progress in 2025. 

As a part of its 2026 innovation roadmap, Pandora can be piloting an unique vary of platinum-plated jewelry to diversify its product combine and cut back its commodity publicity to silver and gold.

Berta de Pablos-Barbier, CEO of Pandora, mentioned: “Philippa has a confirmed monitor report of delivering worthwhile progress for international vogue manufacturers. She combines artistic and manufacturing management with business acumen. I sit up for partnering together with her as we speed up the subsequent part of our progress.”

Newman added: “Pandora is an iconic international model with extraordinary potential. The chance to assist form its future as essentially the most fascinating accessible jewelry model is really inspiring.”