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New CEO James Weiss Oversees Nine Promotions and Hires at David Webb July 02, 2025 (0 comments)

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New York, NY--David Webb has expanded its team with nine new hires and internal promotions, marking a significant step in its restructuring efforts under new leadership, according to a report by Professional Jeweler.

The staffing changes follow recent developments at the company, including the appointment of James Weiss as CEO in January and the brand’s acquisition by investment group Middle West Partners earlier this year, according to the report.

In New York, David Benavides has joined as the head of revenue operations, bringing 15 years of experience in the jewelry and retail industries. Three existing employees in the New York office have been promoted: Jeff Preolo, who joined David Webb in April 2023, is now chief financial officer. David Stout, with the company since 2018, has been promoted to sales director, and Levi Higgs, who started with the brand in 2013 and manages its Instagram presence, is now head of archives and brand heritage, the report noted.

Beyond New York, five regional appointments have been made. Amber Ahmed has been named general manager for the Middle East and North Africa, bringing over two decades of industry experience. On the West Coast, Meredith Austin Brown joins as regional sales manager following her tenure at Tiffany & Co., while Lindsey Klonski has been appointed regional operations manager. In Texas, Lori Prestidge, formerly of Neiman Marcus for 24 years, becomes regional sales manager. In California, Barry Selnick, also previously with Neiman Marcus, will serve as a sales advisor.

“These appointments are just the beginning of a broader vision to elevate every facet of the brand from our operations to our client experience,” Weiss said, as stated in the report, adding that the new talent reflects a focus on customer engagement and global brand growth.

Read the report by Professional Jeweler here.

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