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JA names Tiffany's Headley first-ever COO

March 09, 2009

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New York--Jewelers of America (JA) has named Tiffany and Co. veteran Robert Headley as its first chief operating officer, effective Feb. 23.

JA established the newly created position as part of the association's three-year strategic plan, which was adopted by its board of directors in 2008.

As COO, Headley will serve as JA's internal leader, reporting to Matthew Runci, JA's president and chief executive officer. He will integrate the association's strategic plan with ongoing operations and, together with Runci, is responsible for developing JA's overall vision.

A former naval officer, Headley comes to JA after 20 years with Tiffany and Co., where he served as vice president of technical services and directed quality assurance and manufacturing administration.

Headley's experience also includes a history of commitment to industry best practices. He currently serves as co-chair of the Responsible Jewellery Council's Standards Committee and serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee and Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America, in addition to his new representation for JA.

"I am pleased to have someone as experienced in strategic management as Rob helping to lead Jewelers of America," Runci said in a media release. "Having worked together on many Jewelers of America and Responsible Jewellery Council projects, I know that the association will further benefit from the robust retail jewelry experience he brings to the position."
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