De Beers Group announces the appointment of Sandrine Conseiller as CEO of De Beers Brands. Sandrine will oversee the development of De Beers’ brands and investments in existing and new diamond markets. Sandrine’s appointment follows Marc Jacheet’s decision to leave De Beers. She will join De Beers and become a member of the Group Executive Committee on 1 December 2023.
Sandrine joins De Beers from the Maus Freres Brands Group where she spent eight years, most recently as CEO of Aigle and prior to that as Group Marketing & Branding Executive Vice President for Lacoste. Prior to this, Sandrine spent nearly two decades at Unilever in senior marketing, general management and audit roles across multiple geographies.
Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said: “I am delighted to welcome Sandrine to De Beers. Her track record as a leader of iconic, purpose-driven brands speaks for itself. She has consistently driven change and growth. But I am even more impressed by her passion and values. Sandrine joins De Beers at an exciting time as we build the value of our 135-year-old brand and share beautiful diamond jewellery with our customers around the world. I am looking forward to working with her.
“I would like to thank Marc for his support and contribution during his time as CEO of De Beers Brands and wish him every success in the future.
Sandrine said: “I am thrilled to be joining De Beers, a truly iconic brand and the globally recognised home of diamonds. As the only diamond brand that starts at the source, I’m inspired by the positive impact that De Beers diamonds have on the people and places where they are discovered. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues around the world to further unlock the potential of the De Beers brands by combining the beauty that diamonds bring to the world with the good that diamonds do.
Sandrine holds a Masters in Business Management from NEOMA Business School and an International Directors Programme Certificate from INSEAD. She has served as a board member and senior advisor for companies including PPYarns, Carbios and Raise Sherpas. She was also awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite (Knight of the French Republic) in recognition of her work in promoting diversity in business while developing sustainability in French industry.
