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RAPAPORT... Scott Kay appointed Michael Benavente as the company's president. Benavente brings more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, distribution and luxury brand management to the jewelry brand and most recently served as the managing director for the Americas region at Gucci Group's watches and jewelry division. Earlier in his career, Benavente relaunched the Longines Watch brand in the U.S. and brought the ESQ Watch division to market for the Movado Group. “Michael has proven success and a solid background in building strong luxury brands, expanding profitable distribution and assembling interdisciplinary teams,” said Jonathan Goldman, the chairman and CEO of Frederick Goldman Inc., the parent company of Scott Kay. “His dedication to cultivating growth and trust at the retail level make him an ideal leader to evolve the Scott Kay brand.” Benavente said, “I am truly inspired by the Scott Kay team and have been thoroughly impressed by their unwavering dedication to unparalleled craftsmanship and artistry. The legacy of the brand and the man will be an important guiding principle as we continue to build the next chapters of the Scott Kay brand without compromise."
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