Birks Group CEO Bedos Resigns; di Montelera Appointed Interim CEO
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 26 2025
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Leadership Change Announcement: Jean-Christophe Bedos, President and CEO of Birks Group, will step down effective August 29, 2025, but will remain in an advisory role during the transition.
Interim Leadership Appointments: Niccolo Rossi di Montelera has been appointed as Interim CEO while continuing his role as Executive Chairman, and Davide Barberis Canonico has taken on the role of Interim President and Chief Operating Officer.
Focus on Stability and Growth: The leadership changes are part of the company's strategy to reposition itself for stability and long-term growth.
Executive Search Initiation: An executive search for a new President and CEO will commence shortly following Bedos's departure.
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Birks Group Inc. is a designer of fine jewelry and an operator of luxury jewelry, timepieces and gifts retail stores in Canada. The Company operates through two segments: Retail and Other. Its Retail segment operates over 17 stores across Canada under the Maison Birks brand, one retail location in Montreal under the Birks brand, one retail location in Montreal under the TimeVallee brand, one retail location in Calgary under the Brinkhaus brand, one retail location in Vancouver under the Graff brand, one retail location in Vancouver under the Patek Philippe brand, and three retail locations in Laval, Ottawa and Toronto under the Breitling brand. Its Other segment consists primarily of the e-commerce business, wholesale business and gold exchange business. Its collections are available at Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths in the United Kingdom, in addition to several jewelry retailers across North America.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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