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PGI USA appoints new vice president
Kevin Reilly, who has been with PGI USA for nine years and in the jewelry industry for more than 20, has been promoted to the position, effective immediately.
Kevin Reilly
New York--The Platinum Guild International USA has promoted Kevin Reilly, who has been with the company for nine years, to vice president, effective immediately.
In his new position, Reilly will lead trade programs as well as drive business development strategies at both the manufacturer and retail levels. He will report directly to new PGI USA President Jenny Luker.
Reilly has been in the industry for more than 20 years, beginning with the Executive Training Program at Macy’s and then holding several operations roles at the retailer.
He also served as vice president of sales and marketing at Tache USA, a diamond bridal and diamond fashion jewelry company, and as director of customer relations and new business development at Lazare Kaplan International before joining PGI USA.
“Kevin is well-respected by the industry at large and is a wonderful ambassador for platinum. His commitment and passion for platinum, our team, and his role is second to none,” Luker said.
PGI announced in January that longtime global CEO James Courage would retire as the company relocates its head office from London to Hong Kong. Stepping into his shoes is Huw Daniel, the former president of PGI USA who then was replaced by Luker.
PGI works to develop platinum demand by working with retailers and manufacturers across the globe. In addition to PGI USA and its head office in Hong Kong, the company has offices in China (led by Dennis Kao), Japan (led by Hisako Hankinson) and India (led by Vaishali Banerjee).
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