Simon R / Jewellery Industry Consultant
Areas of expertise
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Ethical Jewellery - Business Development
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Marketing for Designers/Makers
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Brand Development
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Communications and Marketing Strategies for Jewellery Retailers & Companies
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Corporate Social Responsibility - Company framework development
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Jewellery Business development
About
Consultant Simon has been involved in UK and International jewellery markets for over 25 years. He was Chief Executive of the British Jewellers’ Association, until its' 2016 merger with the NAG and re-branding as the NAJ (National Association of Jewellers).
During his time at the BJA, Simon was a Director of The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and was an Executive Vice President of The World Jewellery Federation (CIBJO) in addition to being an Honorary Member of The London Diamond Bourse, he worked closely with The British Government, Civil Society, Metropolitan Police and the British Standards Institute. Simon was also one of the founding partners in the UK Jewellery Ethics Committee, and worked extensively with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office for reform to the Kimberley Process.
In addition to being an industry ambassador for greater transparency in the jewellery supply chain, he has been a champion of the many benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility.
In 2014 he received the “Outstanding Contribution to the Industry” award at the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards.
Simon is the author of many industry papers, and produced both the Jeweller’s Social Responsibility Framework and the extensive Jewellery Retailers Handbook.
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Location
Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter - May be willing to travel, please ask for details.
Request a business consultancy or one-to-one mentoring session with Simon
To check Simon's availability and to obtain a quote for a company consultancy or 1-day one-to-one mentoring session with him, contact Dawn Meaden-Johnson at:
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bespoketraining@virginmedia.com
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