Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember merge leadership

Aeternum Holding, owner of Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember, has announced that the two brands will merge under one leadership.

As part of this transition, Scott Thomson, who has served as CEO of Astley Clarke since 2013, will be stepping down

As a result of this Lynette Ong, founder of Edge of Ember, will take the helm of both brands.

Ong is a Singaporean-born entrepreneur with a strong background in finance.

Alongside a merge of leadership the mover aims to “create a new identity that honours the distinct legacy of Astley Clarke whilst integrating the contemporary, ethical values championed by Edge of Ember”.

Each brand will continue to operate their own consumer and wholesale channels, maintaining their distinct identities and collections.

Markus D. Lampe, CEO, Aeternum Holding, said: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Scott for his exceptional leadership at Astley Clarke over the past 11 years, during which he has built one of London’s most admired premium jewellery brands. As we welcome Lynette, a visionary female entrepreneur, to lead both Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember, we are excited to embark on a new chapter for these two iconic brands.

“Under her leadership, consumers can look forward to exquisitely designed jewellery that not only captures the essence of modern elegance but is also crafted with a conscious commitment to sustainability and empowerment with a focus on consumer experience —values that are deeply important to us as an investor. Best wishes for the future.”

Ong added: “I am excited to step into this role and lead both Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember into their next phase of growth. By combining our strengths, and leveraging the shared learnings from both, we will be well- positioned to unlock the huge potential of each brand and continue to create exceptional jewellery that resonates with our customers.”