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Signet Jewelers Exec Joins Diamonds Do Good Board
Ilana McCabe is Signet’s vice president of public relations and brand communications.
Ilana McCabe has joined Diamonds Do Good’s board of directors.
New York—Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has announced that Ilana McCabe, the vice president of public relations and brand communications at Signet Jewelers, has joined its board of directors.
Her appointment of further strengthens its mission to advance the positive impact of natural diamonds in communities globally and shed light on the meaningful difference that consumer purchases can make, said DDG.
McCabe has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, corporate social responsibility, and brand storytelling.
At Signet, she leads communications strategy for brands including Jared, Diamonds Direct, and Blue Nile.
She also drives media relations, executive visibility, and strategic brand positioning, while playing a key role in advancing Signet’s natural diamond strategy alongside senior leadership.
McCabe has also been involved with the Signet Love Inspires Foundation’s support for Finding the Leader Within, an initiative through Stepping Stones International that is designed to empower young adults in Botswana’s diamond communities with leadership skills, financial literacy, and career development opportunities.
The program empowers the next generation of leaders in Botswana and demonstrates the lasting positive impact created by natural diamonds, DDG said.
McCabe’s ability to shape narratives that build trust and strengthen brand reputation is an important asset in DDG’s efforts to elevate the story of natural diamonds and their global impact, the nonprofit said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ilana to our board. Her deep understanding of the natural diamond narrative and her ability to connect consumers with the meaningful impact behind their purchase will be invaluable as we continue to ensure the true story of natural diamonds is seen, understood, and valued,” said DDG President Pete Engel.
Founded in 2006, Diamonds Do Good is a nonprofit organization that works to highlight the positive impact of the natural diamond industry.
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Her appointment of further strengthens its mission to advance the positive impact of natural diamonds in communities globally and shed light on the meaningful difference that consumer purchases can make, said DDG.
McCabe has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, corporate social responsibility, and brand storytelling.
At Signet, she leads communications strategy for brands including Jared, Diamonds Direct, and Blue Nile.
She also drives media relations, executive visibility, and strategic brand positioning, while playing a key role in advancing Signet’s natural diamond strategy alongside senior leadership.
McCabe has also been involved with the Signet Love Inspires Foundation’s support for Finding the Leader Within, an initiative through Stepping Stones International that is designed to empower young adults in Botswana’s diamond communities with leadership skills, financial literacy, and career development opportunities.
The program empowers the next generation of leaders in Botswana and demonstrates the lasting positive impact created by natural diamonds, DDG said.
McCabe’s ability to shape narratives that build trust and strengthen brand reputation is an important asset in DDG’s efforts to elevate the story of natural diamonds and their global impact, the nonprofit said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ilana to our board. Her deep understanding of the natural diamond narrative and her ability to connect consumers with the meaningful impact behind their purchase will be invaluable as we continue to ensure the true story of natural diamonds is seen, understood, and valued,” said DDG President Pete Engel.
Founded in 2006, Diamonds Do Good is a nonprofit organization that works to highlight the positive impact of the natural diamond industry.
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