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![Elyssa Jenkins-Pérez (left) is the Responsible Jewellery Council’s new head of North American development, and Effie Marinos is its new specialist advisor for technical standards. Elyssa Jenkins-Perez and Effie Marinos](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/94332af0c7a776e7a8c36fabf76baa5f.jpg)
The organization also announced Effie Marinos as its new specialist advisor for technical standards, as well as four other appointments.
![Karen Rentmeesters, who joined the Antwerp World Diamond Centre in 2010, will take on the role of CEO. Karen Rentmeesters](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3256fcc71cd43a399055c61f68486269.jpg)
Rentmeesters has served as interim CEO since April following former CEO Ari Epstein’s resignation.
![On Sept. 1, Julien Tornare (left), current CEO of TAG Heuer, will become CEO of Hublot. Antoine Pin, now the general manager of Bulgari’s watch business, will take over Tornare’s role as CEO of TAG Heuer. (Images courtesy of LinkedIn) Julien Tornare and Antoine Pin](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/b24627b34ece895ddd254bae22751fb8.jpg)
Luxury giant LVMH is reshuffling the leadership in its watches division.
![Ewa Abrams, who spent more than 17 years at Tiffany & Co. before joining Kering in 2018, has been appointed as Kering’s new president of the Americas region. Her appointment is effective Aug. 1. Ewa Abrams, Kering’s new president for the Americas](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2cba2d6105c21fbd065a01461de5edde.jpg)
The luxury conglomerate promoted General Counsel Ewa Abrams to the role, succeeding Laurent Claquin.
![Isidore Mörsel, pictured right, will stay on as president of the AWDC board of directors, while Ravi Bhansali joins the board as vice president. Ravi Bhansali and Isidore Mörsel](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/c21b62186dd182ae851bd5806016f162.jpg)
Ravi Bhansali has been elected vice president.
![The International Gemological Institute has named Tiffany Stevens, the former CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, to lead its North American business. Tiffany Stevens](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/aff96f4010e31b774b06a4cce9fdaa35.jpg)
Stevens, the former CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, will succeed Avi Levy.
![Michael Richards (left) has taken on the role of president at Underwood’s, succeeding Clayton Bromberg, who will serve as chairman. Michael Richards and Clayton Bromberg of Underwood’s](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2423ccdff3fdb1b7a362d886b859dc59.jpg)
Clayton Bromberg will remain as chairman of the Florida jeweler.
Lauren Freeman, a Ph.D. with more than 25 years of experience in mining, has joined the company.
![William Jones IV has been promoted from chief operations officer to president of Sissy’s Log Cabin. Sissy’s Log Cabin William Jones IV](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1ef21420856d68de05b88799e1d66d0e.jpg)
The third-generation leader succeeds Lamar McCubbin, who resigned last month after 11 years in the role.
![Victor Corporation President John Youkilis, left, is retiring and selling the family business to Minneapolis-based Ostbye & Anderson, headed by Craig MacBean. John Youkilis and Craig MacBean](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/291bf264dc0ebabf9bfbfdb495beca44.jpg)
The Minneapolis-based company bought Victor Corporation, which has been making jewelry in Cincinnati since 1946.
![Eiseman Jewels has named Cristina Salas as its first chief marketing officer. Cristina Salas](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7dadbd0559ba372bf5360dcf46710af0.jpg)
In the newly created role, Cristina Salas will lead the Dallas jeweler’s marketing strategy.
![Louis Ferla (left) will take on the role of Cartier CEO on Sept.1 while Catherine Rénier will step in as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels. (Images courtesy of LinkedIn) Louis Ferla and Catherine Rénier](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/adcdbd1187f85dd62651e0f6711171c6.jpg)
Current Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron is retiring in September while former VCA head Nicolas Bos is now Richemont’s CEO.
![The Grand Rapids’ jeweler is moving down the street to 433 Leonard Street NW. Seen here is a rendering of the new space. DeVries’ New Storefront Rendering](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/632f0ba8a8674f9d5bfeab639f13a865.jpg)
The new two-story location is expected to be open by mid-October.
![Dev Shetty has stepped down as CEO of Fura Gems. The former Gemfields executive joined the company in 2017. Former Fura Gems CEO Dev Shetty](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/11d061e6bf1c406d95cd759af852bcae.jpg)
He’s leaving the colored gemstone miner to pursue other opportunities, the company said Friday.
![Lucapa’s decision to shed its stake in the Mothae Diamond Mine in Lesotho is part of a strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on developing assets in Angola and Australia. Lesotho Mothae mine](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6493a245184a52250451ae82fa303018.jpg)
The Australian miner has signed over its 70 percent share in the diamond deposit to Lesotho company Lephema Executive Transport.
![Miriam Kamau Caplan is the new vice president of Evan Caplan Company. (Photo courtesy of Mimo Gem Traders’ website) Miriam Kamau Caplan](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/459410f744e3479f5943c84054423efc.jpg)
The founder of Mimo Gem Traders is the newest executive at Evan Caplan Company.
![From left to right, Warren H. Morss, Monica L. Caldwell, and Mark T. Cartwright have been elected to leadership positions in the American Society of Appraisers for the 2024-2025 term. Warren H. Morss, Monica L. Caldwell, Mark T. Cartwright](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/75cea5dfb4a6a577a3a4561b60d696b0.jpg)
Warren H. Morss is the new governor, while Monica L. Caldwell and Mark T. Cartwright are the members-at-large.
![Sara Yood, left, will become the new president, CEO, and general counsel of the JVC on June 24. She succeeds Tiffany Stevens, who is leaving the organization after seven and a half years. JVC’s Sara Yood and Tiffany Stevens](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/228c5278dafaf1510e23d1f54f480ba4.jpg)
The leadership change at the organization charged with guiding the industry on legal issues will take effect next week.
![Chris Cramer, Claire’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been named interim CEO following the resignation of Ryan Vero. He will continue as CFO and COO in addition to being interim CEO. Claire’s interim CEO Chris Cramer](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9aa28b30e08ed65f8c3ba76bef770efa.jpg)
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Chris Cramer has been named interim CEO.
![Thomas Markle Jewelers will soon relocate its Houston flagship store. Seen here is a rendering of the new space just across the street. Thomas Markle Jewelers interior](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3d85373e05b8416df9012c4a83de804b.jpg)
The Houston-based family jeweler is relocating its flagship just across the street.
![Bruce Cleaver, who led De Beers from 2016 until 2023, has joined Gemfields’ board as chair, effective July 1. Bruce Cleaver](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/32eb279b9de0116009abeedee8977a23.jpg)
The former De Beers CEO will step into the role next month.
![Family-owned retailer Edward Arthur Jewelers in Columbia, Maryland, is closing after 53 years, and is hosting a retirement sale. (Image courtesy of Edward Arthur Jewelers’ website) Edward Arthur Jewelers logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/330a9d4c526b796c726974b954a4d93e.jpg)
Owner Randy Brooks, whose brother opened the Maryland jewelry store in 1971, is retiring.
![Sam Hines, left, is now Sotheby’s chairman of watches while Geoff Hess has been promoted to global head of watches. Sotheby’s watch executives Sam Hines and Geoff Hess](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/fd1ad4dd8f270fdded88589b6ac6d264.jpg)
Sam Hines returns to the auction house as chairman, watches, while Geoff Hess moves up to the role of global head of watches.
![Crocker’s Jewelers in Texarkana, Texas, is hiding 14 gift cards around the city as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. (Image courtesy of Crocker’s Jewelers’ Facebook page) Crocker's Jewelers](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/64890d27a1888dbecaa8ed7a6583c2c9.jpg)
Crocker’s Jewelers in Texarkana is celebrating 40 years in business with a special giveaway.