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Jewelers Board of Trade Appoints Anthony Capuano as New President

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8 years ago

April 7, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Anthony Capuano

(Press Release)
The Jewelers Board of Trade has announced the appointment of Anthony J. Capuano as its new president, effective in April. He succeeds Dione Kenyon, who is retiring this spring and assisting in the transition process.

Capuano is a seasoned financial executive who brings to JBT more than 35 years of experience in credit and lending, including more than 25 years dedicated to the diamond and jewelry industry. He joins JBT from HSBC Bank, a major lender to the diamond and jewelry industry. While at HSBC, he held the titles of vice president and senior relationship manager and was responsible for management and business development for the bank’s diamond and jewelry portfolio in the New York market.

In addition to his lending experience, Capuano has served on the JBT board of directors for 16 years, making him knowledgeable of the association, its staff, mission and membership base.

He has also been involved in the industry via his membership in the International Precious Metals Institute and serves on boards in his local community. He earned his B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Rhode Island. He resides in Pawtucket, RI with his wife Linda and two children.

"I am both pleased and honored to join the JBT as its president and look forward to working with our talented staff, board and membership, while continuing to serve and advance the industry and an organization that I have enjoyed being a part of for so many years,” Capuano says.

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