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JA Appoints David Bonaparte as President
Runci to Retire at Year's End
Jul 30, 2012 3:05 AM
By Avi Krawitz
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RAPAPORT... Jewelers of America (JA) appointed David Bonaparte to serve as its next president and chief executive. He will replace Matthew Runci, who retires at the end of 2012. Bonaparte will work with Runci starting October 1 before officially taking over on January 1, 2013. Bonaparte has been heading JCK brands for Reed Exhibitions.
"Our internal search committee considered an extremely talented pool of candidates from both within and outside the industry,” said Georgie Gleim, the chairman of JA's board. “Through a lengthy and thorough process, the committee selected Dave based on his proven leadership skills, knowledge of the industry and his vision for the future of the organization.”
In his new role, Bonaparte will work to expand JA’s membership, strengthen the organization’s influence and resources, and uphold its role in public and industry affairs as an advocate for its members and the larger jewelry industry.
Bonaparte, whose appointment was approved at JA’s semi annual meeting on July 28, is a senior vice president of JCK at Reed Exhibitions, the global head of Reed’s jewelry business portfolio and has been instrumental in developing The JCK Industry Fund, which provides $400,000 annually to individuals, groups and associations that develop programs to benefit and promote the industry, JA noted.
In addition, Bonaparte has been a strong supporter of the American Gem Society, the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, Jewelry Information Center, Jewelers Security Alliance, Jewelers Vigilance Committee and Women's Jewelry Association, and has worked with JA at a state and regional level.
Bonaparte said, “I am extremely grateful to Reed Exhibitions for the opportunity given to me to serve the jewelry industry with the JCK brands. My work there enabled me to develop valuable, meaningful relationships with key industry executives and become intimately aware of the needs and issues that the industry is faced with on a daily basis. I am thrilled to be able to continue that important work with Jewelers of America."
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Tags:
Avi Krawitz, diamonds, ja, JCK, Jewelers of America, Jewelry, Rapaport, Reed Exhibitions
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