Our Team
Visit our store at Shop 34, 1000 Ann today, and let our team help to create the next chapter of your very own story.
Andrew McKinney Welch
A graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, fifth-generation Andrew joined his grandfather John McKinney and aunt Margot McKinney in the family business shortly after leaving school. His experience in the McKinney’s business has seen him working with world-class retail outlets Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman in New York, sourcing gemstones at international trade shows, and working alongside his family to coordinate high-end client experiences. Andrew launched his own brand of exclusive men’s jewellery - McKinney Welch - in 2022.
Hugh McKinney Welch
Hugh is Andrew’s younger brother, and therefore also a fifth-generation member of the McKinney’s team. Entering the business soon after completing a university degree in Finance & Property Economics, Hugh has amassed considerable expertise from attaining a number of GIA (Gemological Institute of America) diamond qualifications and is also studying remotely for his AJP (Applied Jewellery Professional) qualification from the same esteemed organisation. He is energised by the quest to help match people with their perfect piece, in the true McKinney family tradition.
Introducing our Master Jeweller,
Peter Gordon
Peter is our Master Jeweller at McKinney’s, and brings over 35 years of experience in designing and hand-crafting the finest jewellery. A dedicated family man and father of five, Peter is passionate about jewellery and its ability to tell a story that can be passed from one generation to the next.
He is as much a talented designer as he is a highly proficient technician, having created his own unique collections and winning an International Design Award in the process. A member of the Gold & Silversmiths Guild of Australia, Peter creates pieces on-site at McKinney’s and is always available to our customers to discuss their specific needs.
