He previously worked for GIA.
(Press Release) LONDON – Edward Johnson joins the Responsible Jewellery Council as director of business development to expand its expertise and drive growth for the organization.
Johnson joins the team at the RJC from the Gemological Institute of America, where he worked to establish GIA’s presence in the UK and further expand it across Europe from 2015 as director of business development. He brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his new role at the RJC. Prior to his time with GIA, Johnson, a Graduate Gemologist, ran an independent jewelry appraisal company and served as a consultant gemologist to the Hong Kong Jade and Stone Laboratory. He continues to take a close interest in the ethics and integrity of the jewelry trade.
At the RJC, Johnson will be reporting directly to the executive director, Andrew Bone, and will be focusing his efforts around developing strategies to drive membership engagement and strengthen the RJC’s relationships with key stakeholders. Johnson’s role will be integral to evaluating new opportunities for growth and expansion into niche markets and working to reinforce the RJC’s core values and vision for a responsible worldwide supply chain that promotes trust in the global fine jewelry and watch industry.
Joining the RJC, Johnson commented, “I am incredibly excited to be joining the team at the RJC and look forward to progressing their vision of an industry wide accreditation. The work of the RJC proposes a set of unique challenges, but also an exciting prospect of growth and opportunity to promote the industry’s strong determination to deliver confidence to its consumers and uphold sustainable practices.”
Bone said, “We are delighted to welcome Edward to the team at the RJC and look forward to working with him on furthering our influence as a respected membership and standards setting organisation for the fine jewelry and watch supply chain. His extended experience in the industry and sustained commitment to upholding the values shared by all Johnson will be working to develop the RJC globally, focusing particularly on Greater China, India and the U.S.