Birks Group CEO Bedos to step down, di Montelera named interim CEO

Birks Group (BGI) announced that Jean-Christophe Bedos, the company’s President and CEO and Director, is stepping down from his role, effective August 29, 2025. He will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity during the leadership transition. The decision comes as the company repositions itself for stability and long-term growth. An executive search for a new President and CEO will take place in due course. In the interim, Niccolo Rossi di Montelera, in addition to being the company’s Executive Chairman of the Board, was appointed as Interim CEO. Rossi di Montelera was elected to the company’s Board of Directors in September 2010 and has served as Vice-Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors from June 2015 until being appointed Executive Chairman of the Board in January 2017. In addition, Davide Barberis Canonico, a member of the company’s Board of Directors, was appointed Interim President and Chief Operating Officer. With 12 years of service on the company’s Board of Directors, Barberis Canonico brings extensive leadership experience, having held CEO roles at several companies. Barberis Canonico will assume day-to-day leadership responsibilities.