An article by Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery 04 July 2025
Local independent jeweller Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, proudly based on Green Street in the heart of Cambridge, is celebrating two major milestones: a transition to employee ownership and the appointment of a new Managing Director.
Soon to mark 20 years on Green Street, the business has long been a passionate part of the Cambridge community, actively hosting events, collaborating with local creatives, and championing sustainable retail on one of the city's most characterful streets.
As of 25th June 2025, the business has made the move to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), marking the beginning of an inspiring new chapter. After 26 years of growth and achievements, this marks not just the next step, but a bold new stride, on a journey that’s far from over. With a dream starting at Harriet’s kitchen table, the company brought bespoke to the high street, led the way in ethical and sustainable practices and earned many accolades along the way. With employee ownership, the talented team that has helped shape each success are now key stakeholders in its future too.
Founder Harriet Kelsall said: “I’m extremely happy for this transition- it’s something I’ve been working towards for a long time. In many ways, our company has long run with the spirit of an EOT, with a leadership structure and collaborative management style. This move formalises our already embedded ethos.”
Coinciding with this change, Rebecca Howarth, who has been an integral part of the team for 20 years, has been appointed as the company’s new Managing Director. She will lead the business with a collaborative approach, continuing to champion the company’s goals, employee-owned values, and commitment to creativity, ethics, and innovation. She said, “Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has been my professional home for many years; I’m thrilled to help shape its future alongside our incredibly talented team.”
Harriet Kelsall, who lives in Cambridge with her 2 teenagers, cats and chickens, will remain an integral part of the business for many years to come as Founder-Director and Executive Chair, with no plans to step back or slow down. Alongside this, she continues to serve in non-executive positions, including on the boards of the Intellectual Property Office and the British Allied Trades Federation.
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