Houlden Announces CEO Isabel Rhodes to Step Down at Month End

24 Oct 2025

Houlden today announces that Chief Executive Officer Isabel Rhodes will be stepping down from her role at the end of the month to pursue new ventures.

Throughout her tenure, Isabel has been an inspiring force in developing and delivering the Houlden strategic plan, guiding with her leadership, vision and unwavering commitment to excellence in collaboration with the Board.

Under Isabel’s leadership, Houlden have achieved significant milestones for the membership. Isabel has not only contributed to Houlden success but had also fostered aculture of collaboration that will continue to thrive.

Isabel comments, “I would like to thank the Board, the Membership, Supplier Partners and the Trade for their support and warm welcome to the luxury jewellery and watch industry. It has been an incredible journey over the last two years. I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such talented and supportive people within the industry. I’ve learned so much since joining the luxury watch and jewellery industry. I would also like to thank the Houlden Team for their support and commitment during my time. I would like to wish you all great success for the future”.

Houlden Board comments,

“The Board of Directors would like to extend its sincere thanks to Isabel's as she leaves her role as Chief Executive Officer of Houlden. During her time with the Houlden, Isabel has led with clarity, purpose, and a strong strategic focus. Her leadership has guided Houlden through an important period of progress and transformation, leaving the business well positioned for the future. The Board is deeply appreciative of her decisive leadership and the steady, forward looking mindset she brought to her role. Her contribution has had a meaningful and lasting impact on the company and its direction. On behalf of the Board and everyone in the Houlden membership, we sincerely thank Isabel for her leadership and wish her continued success in the next chapter of her career."

View Houlden

Source: Houlden