De Beers announced on 10 January 2023 that Charles Stanley, president of its brands in North America, is to retire from the business following more than 20 years with the group. Charles Stanley will hand over his official duties over the course of January and remain through the end of February to ensure a smooth transition. Céline Assimon, CEO of De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark, will take on Charles’ responsibilities on an interim basis while the process to identify Charles’ permanent successor continues.
Charles Stanley rejoined De Beers in 2010 and has played a key role in growing the De Beers Forevermark business in North America, overseeing several high-profile campaigns and significant evolutions in the business’s commercial offering, including the development of its e-commerce proposition. He also played a central part in representing De Beers in the wider industry through his roles in a range of diamond and jewellery trade associations.
Charles Stanley said: “It has been my pleasure and honour to have worked at De Beers for more than 20 years, first in London and then as president of De Beers brands North America for the past 12 years. I will leave with great respect for the integrity and values that define the company and the way it works with all its stakeholders and partners in this wonderful industry. I am proud of everything I have been able to accomplish over my time with De Beers, all of which has been made possible by the collaboration and support of my colleagues across the business and our valued partners. To all of you, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you.”
18-01-2023
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