Danish jewelry maker Pandora has appointed Bjorn Gulden to become its new chief executive from March 1. Gulden, 46, is currently managing director of the German retail company Deichmann Group as well as president and CEO of the wholly owned retail chains Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoes in the U.S.

Marcello Bottoli will continue as interim CEO until Gulden takes up his new position, Pandora A/S said in a statement.