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Ruth Batson to Retire as American Gem Society CEO
Feb 9, 2016 7:48 AM
By Rapaport News
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RAPAPORT... Ruth Batson, chief executive officer of
the American Gem Society (AGS) and AGS Laboratories, will retire after 23
years, with her departure scheduled for the summer of 2017.
The AGS board of directors will form a committee to hire a new CEO,
according to a statement February 8.
“Ruth will
participate in the search and onboarding process of the new CEO,” said Louis
Smith, AGS president. “We are confident that we will find a great successor to
guide the organization forward. Ruth has generously provided us with ample time
to make a seamless transition."
“I have been a part of
AGS for 23 years, which has been my entire career in the jewelry
industry,” Batson said. “I am deeply passionate about the mission of AGS and
AGS Laboratories. It is a privilege and honor to serve the membership."
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Tags:
AGS, AGS Laboratories, American Gem Society, Rapaport News, Ruth Batson
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