Michael Hoare to step down as N.A.G CEO

“After just over twelve years at the helm here at Luke Street I have concluded that it is time for a change, both for the Association, and for me,” Hoare said.

“Therefore I have decided to step down as Chief Executive and will be leaving to pursue various assignments in the jewellery sector and beyond. But, as this is an entirely amicable separation, one of my first tasks will be to assist the board in the transition to a new Chief Executive.”

Under Hoare’s leadership, the N.A.G has undergone some drastic developments, such as the inauguration of the N.A.G Institute of Registered Valuers; becoming a founding member of the Responsible Jewellery Council; and the establishment of the Executive Development Forum (EDF).

Recently, his interests have included the future of high street retailing, the landscape for SMEs, and retail crime. Together with TH March, in 2009 Hoare launched the SaferGems initiative that monitors violent and other jewellery-related crime. The service deals with nearly seven hundred incidents and issues one hundred and fifty alerts per year.

N.A.G chairman Pravin Pattni commented: “Michael is going to be a hard act to follow, as during the last twelve years he has done a fabulous job of raising the standards, profile and the overall management of the NAG.”

Hoare plans to remain involved in the life of the industry, and will continue to support the mission and principles of an ethical jewellery supply chain.