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The International Jewellery London (IJL) trade event has appointed Katie Morris as IJL event director effective immediately.
Morris has worked on a number of shows for Reed Exhibitions since joining in 2010, including head of marketing on The London Book Fair, where she eventually was appointed as event manager in 2015. A further promotion in April 2018 saw her add head of buyer programmes at IJL to her responsibilities.
As IJL head of buyer programmes, Morris increased the international buyer presence by 15% in 2018 and she has brokered partnerships across other RX jewellery shows.
Stella Layton, non-executive chair of the IJL advisory board said: “Katie’s contribution to IJL in the short time that she was Head of Buyer Programmes was very impressive and I am delighted that the show will now have the benefit of her experience and expertise as director of IJL.
“Our industry has so much to offer while also undergoing a period of great challenge and opportunity; I am looking forward to working with Katie and the IJL team on taking the show to its next exciting phase.”
Commenting on her appointment, Morris added: “Having worked on the show last year, I am excited about learning more about jewellery and in bringing even more international buyers and exhibitors together.
“I am looking forward to meeting many more people across the UK trade and to collaborating on building greater opportunities for the industry going forward.”
