Frederick Goldman Hires VP, Sales for Independent Jeweler Channel
Mark Stowe most recently held the role of senior director of global sales at Hearts On Fire.
The appointment is effective May 9.
He will report directly to Lauren Calmas, senior vice president and general manager of marketing and sales.
Stowe joins the company with more than 20 years of executive experience in the diamond, jewelry, luxury goods, wholesale, and retail industries.
He most recently served as the senior director of global sales at branded diamond and jewelry company Hearts On Fire, where he ran global wholesale and acquisition sales.
There, he led a team of 12 territory managers, developing and executing retail sales and marketing programs with leading jewelers across the U.S.
Prior to working at Hearts On Fire, he served as the vice president of port revenue sales for PPI Group, working directly with luxury goods brands like Breitling, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Bulgari, and Hearts On Fire.
In his new position at Frederick Goldman, he will build in-store, digital, and omnichannel retail strategies for independent jewelers, with a focus on significantly growing the company’s bridal business.
“We are extremely fortunate to retain Mark to lead the strategy for our independent channel of the business,” said Jonathan Goldman, Chairman and CEO of Frederick Goldman Inc.
“Mark’s vast experience in the bridal and jewelry segments will allow us to build upon our 70 years’ tradition of delivering beautiful products, outstanding service, reliability, and dedication to excellence for independent jewelers.”
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