Stephen Whittaker

Stephen 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 and jewellery 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.

As part of Fellows’ support to the jewellery and antiques trade, Stephen has been pleased during his career to be the Chair of the Vetting Committee for Jewellery and Watches at the NEC Antiques For Everyone Fair. He has also served 8 years as 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 was a Trustee of the Jewellery Innovation Centre and a Trustee at Gem A.  In 2013, he was nominated for 'Watch Pro Hot 100' and 'Jewellery Professional Hot 100' in 2014. He is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars.