Michael Barnes will be taking on the responsibility of new chief executive officer (CEO) at Signet Jewelers from January 30, 2011, and will be the CEO designate from December 1 and will operate out of the Akron, Ohio office. %% Barnes holds a work portfolio including serving at companies like Fossil Inc. as its president, chief operational officer, and director. Barnes is believed to add his experience in strategic outlook towards the development and progress of Signet. %% Barnes will be appointed as Terry Burman will retire having served for 10 years at Signet.