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Tim Schlick has been promoted from his previous position as COO.
Tim Schlick is Platinum Guild International’s new CEO.
Hong Kong—Tim Schlick is the new CEO of Platinum Guild International (PGI).
He succeeds Huw Daniel, who retired earlier this month after 21 years with the company and nearly a decade as CEO.
Schlick joined PGI in 2015 as chief strategy officer and later served as the chief operating officer, his most recent position.
Prior to PGI, Schlick worked with DDB China Group, McCann Erickson, and Andersen Consulting.
A renowned business strategist and marketing expert, PGI said, Schlick has worked with more than 30 Fortune 500 companies on using brands and products to create growth.
He has also spent time in Asia and is well versed in the Asian jewelry industry, said the organization.
In his new position, he will be based in Europe.
As CEO, his focus will be on creating value for the organization’s sponsors and trade partners.
He will also work to uncover more opportunities that create demand for platinum and drive global growth.
“I feel excited and honored to lead Platinum Guild International and work with our teams in the market to help them continue to bring market excellence to life in platinum jewelry,” said Schlick.
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He succeeds Huw Daniel, who retired earlier this month after 21 years with the company and nearly a decade as CEO.
Schlick joined PGI in 2015 as chief strategy officer and later served as the chief operating officer, his most recent position.
Prior to PGI, Schlick worked with DDB China Group, McCann Erickson, and Andersen Consulting.
A renowned business strategist and marketing expert, PGI said, Schlick has worked with more than 30 Fortune 500 companies on using brands and products to create growth.
He has also spent time in Asia and is well versed in the Asian jewelry industry, said the organization.
In his new position, he will be based in Europe.
As CEO, his focus will be on creating value for the organization’s sponsors and trade partners.
He will also work to uncover more opportunities that create demand for platinum and drive global growth.
“I feel excited and honored to lead Platinum Guild International and work with our teams in the market to help them continue to bring market excellence to life in platinum jewelry,” said Schlick.
Benny Oeyen, executive head of market development at Anglo American, the sole sponsor of PGI USA, congratulated Shlick on his new role.
“I look forward to continuing to work closely together, as our relationship with Platinum Guild International is fundamental to building and supporting platinum’s growth in the jewelry sector,” Oeyen said.
PGI has offices in four markets.
Pui P. Poon, who leads the China market; Hisako Hankinson who leads the Japan market; Vaishali Banerjee, who leads the India market; and Jenny Luker, who leads the U.S. market will all report to Schlick.
The organization, founded in 1975, works in partnership with leading retailers and manufacturers to develop global demand for platinum, as well as offering consumer-facing programs and initiatives.
More information is available on the PGI website.
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