Stephen Whittaker
Managing Director & AuctioneerStephen joined Fellows in 1986 after five years in the Army and two years working for Vickers Defence Systems in Newcastle-upon-Tyne as a regional export sales manager. Stephen's interest in antiques came about when he met and married Jayne Fellows and joined the family business. Stephen has the responsibility of the day-to-day running of the firm and has a degree in French and Spanish which helps with enquiries from abroad! Fellows as a company is committed to supporting charities with their fund raising activities, and Stephen can often be found conducting auctions at charitable events. He is also the Chair of the Vetting Committee for Jewellery and Watches at the NEC Antiques For Everyone fair. He is also a Guardian at the Birmingham Assay Office, a Director of the Jewellery Quarter Marketing Initiative, and a Director of the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust. Stephen is a Trustee of the Jewellery Innovation Centre. In 2013 he was Nominated for 'Watch Pro Hot 100' and for 'Jewellery Professional Hot 100' in 2014.