Gem-A names Nick Jones interim CEO
After several months without a chief executive, the Council of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed Nick Jones as interim CEO.
A retired chartered accountant, Jones’s role as interim CEO is to manage the association, and advise the council on the future structure of the association.
In a statement, Gem-A said: “Jones is a chartered accountant with a wealth of experience, who recently retired after twelve successful years at the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE). He was head of finance for six years, followed by six years as chief executive.
“Like Gem-A, the SOE is a registered charity in the education field incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee, and has many members in the Far East. Nick has proven experience in running a successful membership organisation, delivering training and career development opportunities, and expanding national and international partnerships.”F
Following his appointment to the role, Jones said: “I look forward to working with the staff and council members of such a long standing and respected organisation.”
President of Gem-A, Harry Levy, welcomed Jones. “Gem-A is on its way to recovery with the appointment of Nick Jones and I am confident that the association is in good hands and will move forward positively,” he said.
