05:32 PM EDT, 08/26/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Birks Group ( BGI ) said Tuesday its chief executive officer and president Jean-Christophe Bedos will step down from his role on Friday, after 13 years with the company.

The fine jewelry designer company's executive chairman Niccolo Rossi di Montelera will also act as interim CEO as search for a new CEO will begin in due course, according to a statement.

Bedos will continue to serve as an advisor during the leadership transition, it added.

In addition, the company said it appointed board member Davide Barberis Canonico as interim president and chief operating officer.

Shares rose over 3% in after-market hours activity.