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Joanne Slawitsky Resigns as President of Kassoy

Published

9 years ago

August 9, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
PLAINVIEW, NY – Kassoy LLC, an industry leader in tools and supplies for the jewelry trade, announced today that President Joanne Slawitsky has resigned her position effective immediately.

Slawitsky began her career at Kassoy 21 years ago as a sales associate before becoming the company’s president in 2006 when the previously family-owned company was sold to Hans E.R. Bosch.

Bosch will act as Kassoy’s president on an interim basis.

“On behalf of the entire company, we would like to thank Joanne for her service and wish her all the best in her future endeavors,” said Bosch. “While we will miss her tenacious spirit, we remain committed to meeting the needs of the jewelry industry.”.

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