Ian Smillie, Research Coordinator with Partnership Africa Canada, has decided to leave his position at the end of July, 2009. Ian has worked on the conflict diamonds issue with PAC since 1998 and has represented PAC in the Kimberley Process from the beginning. He was one of the architects of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, [...]
Zale Names Matthew W. Appel as Its New CFO
Fine jewelry retailer Zale Corporation has named Matthew W. Appel as Executive Vice President of the company, effective May 27, 2009. Mr. Appel will become Chief Financial Officer on June 15, 2009, after the company files its Form 10-Q. In his role as Zale’s new CFO, he will report to Neal Goldberg, Chief Executive Officer. [...]
Lewis Hamilton Receives Bespoke Steinmetz Helmet Featuring Forevermark Diamonds
Bespoke Steinmetz helmets featuring Forevermark diamonds have been unveiled for the 2009 Monaco Grand Prix. The customized Steinmetz helmets have been crafted by experts to proudly display Lewis Hamilton’s cherished # 1 and Heikki Kovalainen’s # 2 positions with exquisite Forevermark diamonds. Hamilton wears the #1 in honour of being crowned World Champion in 2008
Jewelers Mutual Appoints New President and CEO
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Darwin Copeman, CPCU, as the company’s new president and CEO. Bringing more than 30 years of insurance experience to Jewelers Mutual, Copeman will join the company on May 18. Copeman currently serves as president and CEO at Cameron Insurance Companies in Cameron, Missouri, where he has [...]