VNU Launches First Fine Jewelry CEO Summit

Almost 200 CEOs and top management of major jewelers and industry VIPs attended a two-day, invitation only, CEO summit in Dallas last week. The theme of the conference was "Retailing Excellence in an Uncertain Market."

The conference was addressed by well-known prognosticators in retail, marketing and consumer behavior. The summit also offered a research panel discussion on customer segmentation, networking opportunities, and roundtable discussion groups, which focused on specific industry issues. In addition, private "boardrooms" allowed sponsors to present their products in one-on-one meetings with targeted retail attendees. 

“We all have the same issues, and collectively we can find solutions,” said Nirupa Bhatt, marketing director, Rio Tinto Diamonds, the conference Inner Circle Sponsor. “At the end of the day we want to grow the jewelry business.  This conference is a great platform to work together with all industry partners in the value chain for the benefit of the industry.” 

ABM AMRO Bank, DiModolo, K&G Creations, Memoire, and the Pluczenik Group sponsored a cocktail reception for Jewelers For Children, where fundraising “Pacesetters” were recognized.