CMJ Chairman, Neil & Barker
Neil & Barker was established in 1964 as a family jewellery business in the heart of Widnes, Cheshire. Since 1984, it has been managed by Michael Aldridge and his wife Allison, daughter of the founder.
Michael has previously held senior marketing positions in retail management with Selfridges and the John Lewis Partnership.
Neil & Barker has been a member of the Company of Master Jewellers since 1985. Michael was appointed Chairman in June 2017.
Simpkins Jewellers
Simpkins Jewellers has three stores – in Witham and Colchester, Essex, and in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Simpkins Jewellers has been a member of the Company of Master Jewellers since 2012. Peter has been on the Board of Directors since January 2021.
Jack Murphy Jewellers
Jack Murphy Jewellers was founded in Newry, Northern Ireland, in 1972 by Gemma’s father and business partner Jack.
The business has won numerous awards including Store Design of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2021 and Best Customer Service at the Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2021, where Gemma also received the Best Businesswoman accolade.
Jack Murphy Jewellers has been a member of the Company of Master Jewellers since 1996. Gemma joined the Board of Directors in January 2022.
Neville Jewellers
Neville Jewellers is a family business that was founded in 1971. With five stores – across Cork and Limerick in Ireland – John has more than 30 years’ experience in the jewellery sector, which provides him with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
Neville Jewellers has been a member of the Company of Master Jewellers since 2017. John joined the Board of Directors in June 2023.
Allum & Sidaway
Allum & Sidaway was established in 1942 by Dennis Allum, who mended clocks and watches from a garden shed.
Today Allum & Sidaway is a multi-award winning independent retailer with six unique stores across the south of England. The business was a founding retail member of the Company of Master Jewellers.
Jason rejoined the Board of Directors in April 2025, having previously been on the Board for eight years from 2013 to 2021.
Mesmeric Distribution
Judith is our Non-Executive Supplier Director.
In 2013, Judith founded Mesmeric Distribution, the UK distributor of jewellery brand Ti Sento – Milano, where she works with more than 100 independent jewellers across the UK.
She has previously worked at luxury brand Cartier, diamond brand Hearts On Fire and British jewellery manufacturer Hockley Mint, as well as big name brands in other industries such as Honda Motorcycles.
Judith joined the Board of Directors in January 2021.
The Board of Directors is supported by our Head Office team, who have a wealth of experience in finance, retail, events and marketing.
Together we thrive.
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