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Don Saltmarsh Joins Jewelers unBLOCKed as New Relationship Executive

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8 years ago

February 9, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
NEW YORK, NY – Jewelers unBLOCKed has announced the appointment of Don Saltmarsh as its relationship executive. Utilizing his 15-year career in business development, financial management and risk management, Saltmarsh will be responsible for expanding the Jewelers unBLOCKed program.

Saltmarsh comes to Jewelers unBLOCKed on the heels of his executive vice president position at Cornell Group, which specializes in risk management, insurance and human capital solutions. Before Cornell Group, Saltmarsh worked in a business development role with Willis Towers Watson. He functioned as a key player for the company with his insurance know-how and ability to assist companies in understanding the complex risks they face while helping them intelligently mitigate these risks. As the director of business development at Underwriters Laboratories, Saltmarsh was influential in maintaining strong relationships with key personnel by way of tactical analysis, planning and business direction.

Saltmarsh graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management and a minor in finance. He also holds a taxation license.

“With his extensive experience, reputation and business acumen, Don is exceptionally qualified to contribute to the expansion of our platform and continued growth of Jewelers unBLOCKed,” says Patricia Low, Jewelers unBLOCKed president and CEO. “We look forward to enlarging our footprint in the luxury space, particularly the jewelry industry, through Don’s unique skillset.”

“I am excited to join the Jewelers unBLOCKed team, and I look forward to the opportunities we have before us,” Saltmarsh says. “I’m eager to utilize my experience and industry relationships to not only keep a strong hold within the jewelry sector, but to broaden our reach to other facets within the luxury industries in the years to come.”

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