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Watches of Switzerland Operations Limited

Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores

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Official record Companies House · updated 27th September 2026 · Sources

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Previous officers 35

  1. Robert James Moorhead 2019-2019 Director View profile
  2. Teresa Colaianni 2018-2019 Director View profile
  3. Dennis Henry Millard 2018-2019 Director View profile
  4. Hon Rosamond Mary Monckton 2014-2019 Director View profile
  5. Francois Maurice Le Troquer 2014-2016 Director View profile
  6. Mr Michael Steven Graham 2014-2014 Director View profile
  7. Michele Raba 2014-2019 Director View profile
  8. Fabrice Aurelien Nottin 2014-2019 Director View profile
  9. Philipp Emanuel Haid 2014-2018 Director View profile
  10. Gudmundur Oli Bjorgvinsson 2012-2013 Director View profile
  11. Arsaell Hafsteinsson 2011-2012 Director View profile
  12. David James Amber 2009-2013 Director View profile
  13. Lilja Bjork Einarsdottir 2009-2013 Director View profile
  14. Sally Ingleson 2009-2010 Director View profile
  15. Gunnar Sigurdsson 2009-2011 Director View profile
  16. Andras Szirtes 2008-2009 Director View profile
  17. Richard Edwin Gerrard 2008-2009 Director View profile
  18. Jeffrey Summers 2008-2009 Director View profile
  19. Anthony John Broderick 2008-2020 Director View profile
  20. Donald Mccarthy 2007-2012 Director View profile
  21. Jeffrey Blue 2007-2008 Director View profile
  22. Stephen Clive Sargent 2007-2013 Director View profile
  23. Justin Paul David Stead 2007-2014 Director View profile
  24. Petur Mar Halldorsson 2006-2009 Director View profile
  25. Kristin Johannesdottir 2006-2009 Director View profile
  26. Barry John Stevenson 2005-2006 Director View profile
  27. Bjorn Gunnlaugsson 2005-2006 Director View profile
  28. Eirikur Johannsson 2004-2004 Director View profile
  29. James Edward West 2004-2006 Director View profile
  30. Palmi Haraldsson 2004-2009 Director View profile
  31. Jerzy Stanislaw Piasecki 2004-2007 Director View profile
  32. Heatons Directors Limited 2004-2004 Corporate-director View profile
  33. Paul Rex Eardley 2019-2021 Secretary View profile
  34. Gillian Oliff 2004-2019 Secretary View profile
  35. Heatons Secretaries Limited 2004-2004 Corporate-secretary View profile

Directors and secretaries as filed at Companies House.

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About

What it does
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
Incorporated
16/03/2004
Registered office
Leicester
Previous names
The Watches of Switzerland Group Limited (until 15/05/2019)
Aurum Holdings Limited (until 03/09/2018)
Goldsmiths Group Limited (until 01/06/2007)

Ownership

Owned by (1) iOwned byIndividuals and companies registered as having significant control over this company, from the Companies House PSC (persons with significant control) register. People whose ownership could not be confirmed to one individual are not listed as confirmed owners.

Group

  1. Watches of Switzerland Operations Limited is controlled by Jewel UK Bidco Limited
    Evidence
    active 75-100% shares · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register
  2. Jewel UK Bidco Limited is controlled by Jewel UK Midco Limited
    Evidence
    active 75-100% shares · notified 2016-04-06 · source: Companies House PSC register
  3. Jewel UK Midco Limited is controlled by Watches of Switzerland Group PLC
    Evidence
    active 75-100% shares, 75-100% voting, appoints directors · notified 2019-05-24 · source: Companies House PSC register

Ultimately controlled by Watches of Switzerland Group PLC.

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Ownership paths are calculated from Companies House persons-with-significant-control filings. Each step shows the filed nature of control and dates; a step marked "ceased" is historical, not current.

Board analysis

Board DNA

How this board is put together, from the Companies House officer record and Charity Commission trustee records - deterministic, no AI.iBoard compositionCounted from the dated Companies House officer record: the current directors only, past directors excluded.

3 directors on the board

10.2y median 11.7y
average tenure
12.4y
longest tenure

Directors past 6 years

First-time vs portfolio directors

Portfolio (3)

0
left in the last 12 months

Where else this board sits iWhere else this board sitsThe charitable fields these directors govern in elsewhere, by Charity Commission classification. Excludes this company and any charity it is the legal face of.

Retail and trade 14Dormant 5Arts and leisure 1Professional services 1

The sectors these directors govern in elsewhere. This company, and any charity it is the legal face of, are excluded - counting them would just tell you what you are already looking at.

Gaps to watch

  • Several long-serving directors could step down together

Where to look Suggested search: succession planning for long-tenured seats.

Sources

Official record from Companies House. Governance Register calculates the connections.

Record details
Company number
05074694
Status
Active
Type
Private Limited Company
Accounts next due
31/01/2027
Edition
Register edition compiled 27th September 2026
Labels
Official record from Companies House · Calculated derived by Governance Register.

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