Diamcor Mining announces that recently retired Tiffany & Co executive, D. Wayne Howard, has joined the Company’s Board as an Independent Director.
“I am very pleased to announce the addition of Howard to our Company’s board as an Independent Director”, noted Diamcor’s CEO, Dean Taylor, “Having collaborated with Wayne at Tiffany & Co over the years on the current and future direction of the diamond industry, and the growing complexities of securing supplies of non-conflict natural rough diamonds, I could not think of a better person to assist our Company at a time when our desire is to grow our business and position ourselves as a key additional source of rough diamonds to reputable diamantaires and luxury retailers” added Taylor.
“I look forward to working with Taylor, and to providing him with the insight, experience, and knowledge I have gained over the years to successfully grow businesses into larger entities”, commented Mr. Howard, “Dean and I share many of the same visions on the past, present, and future direction of the diamond industry, and we both believe that the opportunity exists to now position Diamcor for the future”.
Howard is a leadership expert and results-oriented executive with a creative, entrepreneurial approach to business issues and extensive experience as an international board member, with global experience with several NYSE listed companies. He has a demonstrated ability to improve profitability for companies by developing new strategies for growing revenues, reducing costs and improving operations.
Wayne has held various senior executive positions over his extensive career including VP Finance, Executive Vice President Global Operations, Director of Marketing and Sales and business owner. Howard has extensive knowledge of the diamond industry and well-established relationships with key industry players.
Most recently and prior to his recent retirement, Howard held various executive level positions at Tiffany & Co, including Divisional Vice President Diamond Supply – Operations Officer, Divisional Vice President Jewelry Supply – Operations Officer, and Vice President of Manufacturing.
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