Brisbane, Australia–based jeweler Michael Hill has appointed Andrew Lowe interim chief executive, following the unexpected death of CEO Daniel Bracken.

Lowe, the company’s chief financial and supply chain officer, will serve as CEO while the board conducts a global search for a permanent leader. The board will consider both internal and external candidates, according to a statement.

Lowe joined Michael Hill in 2017. To assist him as interim CEO, the board promoted director Claudia Batten to deputy chair.

“Following Daniel’s passing, the board is confident in Andrew’s ability to steer the Michael Hill Group through this period of transition,” company chair Rob Fyfe said in a statement. “Andrew is well supported by a very experienced and highly effective executive leadership team.”

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