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Press Release: Worthy.com Appoints Gil Gadot Chief Operations Officer
Jul 28, 2015 5:14 AM
By Worthy
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Press Release: Worthy.com, an online marketplace for pre-owned luxury goods, has appointed financial technology executive Gil Gadot as its executive vice chairman and chief operations officer.
"It's an exciting moment to be joining Worthy as its vision of transforming the estate and luxury goods industry is gaining ground in the marketplace," said Gadot. "With an excellent team already in place, and a unique value proposition, Worthy's prospects for growth and expansion are strong."
Gadot joins Worthy with more than 20 years of experience in finance and technology. He previously co-founded Fundtech, a leading provider of financial technology to banks, where he helped build the company from inception through its recent acquisition for $1.25 billion.
During his tenure, he served in many roles, including president of Fundtech Asia-Pacific and chief technology officer, and was in charge of establishing Fundtech businesses in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific. Prior to founding Fundtech, he held positions in project management, programming and development.
"We are very proud to bring Gil onto our team. His transition to full-time chief operating officer and executive vice chairman will allow us to benefit from his extraordinary talents and experience," said Ben De-Kalo, the founder and CEO of Worthy.com.
Earlier this year, Worthy appointed Peter S. Schneirla as company president. Schneirla is an experienced executive in the international jewelry industry with past experience working at Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, De Beers, LVMH, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and others.
About Worthy
Worthy (www.worthy.com) is a unique online and secure marketplace for pre-owned luxury goods including diamonds, brand-named watches, jewelry, gemstones and precious metals. The company has developed an unbiased selling platform providing private sellers and retailers with the safest and quickest way to auction high-value items to a market of committed buyers and receive the best market value. By making the process simple and conducting guaranteed item grading, Worthy makes it easy for pre-approved buyers to enjoy a steady stream of deals suited to their business needs. Worthy is headquartered in New York City with an operations center in Texas and a R&D facility in Israel.
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Tags:
Ben De-Kalo, Fundtech Asia-Pacific, Gil Gadot, Peter Schneirla, Worthy, Worthy.com
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