Danish jewelry brand Pandora has announced that former Michael Kors executive Philippa Newman will join the company as its new chief product officer on March 9. It is intended to ensure that creativity is “consistently translated into scalable new products”.
Newman has more than 25 years of experience with global luxury fashion and accessories brands. She will lead Pandora’s global product organization and be responsible for all product development. This includes design, collection management and development.
Additionally, Newman will be responsible for enhancing Pandora’s collections “with distinctive designs.” It aims to drive expansion into “new aesthetic territories” and accelerate innovation through advanced materials and craftsmanship.
Newman comes from the American fashion brand Michael Kors. There, as Chief Brand and Product Officer, she was responsible for brand strategy and product, which included design, merchandising, manufacturing and sourcing. She previously worked with Tory Burch, Alexander McQueen and Donna Karan, among others.
She will report directly to Berta de Pablos-Barbier, Pandora’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and become a member of the jewelry brand’s Executive Leadership Team. The American executive currently lives in New York and will relocate to Pandora’s headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2026.
Commenting on the appointment, Berta de Pablos-Barbier said in a statement: “Philippa has a proven track record of delivering profitable growth for global fashion brands. She combines creative, merchandising and manufacturing leadership skills with commercial acumen and an exceptional understanding of global consumers.”
“I am thrilled to welcome her to Pandora and look forward to working with her as we accelerate the next phase of our growth.”
Newman added: “Pandora is an iconic global brand with extraordinary potential. The opportunity to help shape its future as the most sought-after accessible jewelry brand is truly inspiring. I am thrilled to join the team and build on Pandora’s distinctive design and global reach to contribute to the brand’s next chapter.”
She succeeds Stephen Fairchild. He takes on the new role of Chief Strategic Creative and Cultural Officer after serving as Chief Product Officer since 2011.
In his new role, Fairchild will focus on driving cultural and brand relevance. He will lead work on Pandora’s materials innovation strategy. He also provides strategic and creative leadership in the development of new creative concepts, including trend explorations, collaborations and future partners. He will remain a member of Pandora’s Executive Leadership Team.
“Stephen’s leadership over the last 15 years has been critical in building our brand, our product architecture and our design capabilities. I am excited that he will continue to bring his expertise to Pandora and challenge us at the highest level with external insights,” added Berta de Pablos-Barbier.
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