Anna Zuckerman founder steps down from CEO role to focus on design

By

Benjamin Fitzgerald

Published
Jan 27, 2023

Anna Zuckerman Luxury, maker of demi-fine jewelry, announced on Wednesday the appointment of Leena Gurevich-Nuńez to the role of president and chief executive officer.

In this role, Gurevich-Nuńez succeeds Anna Zuckerman, who will assume the role of lead designer and chairman of the board. 

A luxury veteran, Gurevich-Nuńez has over 20 years of senior management experience for luxury brands such as Gucci, YSL, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Ghurka, and the luxury division of the Swatch Group, Tourbillon.

Most recently, she served as vice president of the Accessories Council, a not-for-profit international trade organization, where she led member experience for over 350 fashion footwear, accessory, and jewelry brands.

Her role at the council also included serving as publisher of its trade publication, Ac Magazine (formerly Accessories Magazine), where she increased yearly revenue by over 30% in the first two years of the publication's revival. 
 
"We are thrilled to have Leena join us at Anna Zuckerman as president and CEO and to position us for future growth and success. As we prepare for an exciting year of creative and operational transformation, our partnership will ensure a dedicated focus across all pillars of our brand," said Zuckerman, who founded the Boca Raton-based brand in 2020.

"Anna's vision and exceptional collections provide the elegance of timeless jewelry resulting in a collection that embodies effortless luxury, and I am proud to join this world-class brand. There is so much to look forward to; working alongside Anna, we will continue to deliver her product to the world through a complete brand creative re-imagining, additional expansion and retail opportunities, strategic partnerships, and philanthropic initiatives," said Gurevich-Nuńez. 

Anna Zuckerman's collections are available in over 150 U.S. boutiques, The Middle East, Europe, and via the brand's online store.