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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000832988-25-000138"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SIG"
cik: "0000832988"
company_name: "SIGNET JEWELERS LTD"
filed_at: "2025-07-31T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T22:36:13.112998+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Signet appoints Julie Yoakum as President of Kay Jewelers, plus two other senior execs

## Summary
- Julie Yoakum named President of Kay Jewelers and Peoples Jewellers; previously President/Chief Brand Merchant at Helzberg Diamonds.
- Stacee Johnson-Williams appointed Chief Merchandise Operations and Sourcing Officer; was interim President of Kay/Peoples.
- Lisa Laich named Chief Marketing Officer; previously oversaw digital/brand marketing for Crocs and HEYDUDE.
- CEO J.K. Symancyk highlights their experience and alignment with Grow Brand Love strategy.
- Combined experience: Yoakum 30+ yrs jewelry/apparel, Johnson-Williams decade at Signet, Laich 20+ yrs marketing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000832988-25-000138
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SIG
- cik: 0000832988
- company_name: SIGNET JEWELERS LTD
- filed_at: 2025-07-31T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832988/000083298825000138/0000832988-25-000138-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832988/000083298825000138/sig-20250731.htm

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