Platinum Guild International (PGI) chief executive officer (CEO) James Courage has been tapped as the new chair of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
He takes over from Matt Runci, who is retiring at the end of the year.
“I am honoured the RJC board has appointed me to this important position,” Courage said.
“Matt Runci has achieved an enormous amount for the jewellery industry in his almost eight years of service as the founding RJC [chair]. I am fortunate to be assuming the chair’s role of an organization exhibiting exceptional institutional health”¦ I look forward to assisting RJC’s members, its board, and its management team to build on the successes of Matt’s term, so as to achieve the RJC’s mission: To advance responsible ethical, social, and environmental practices, which respect human rights throughout the diamond, gold, and platinum group metals supply chain, from mine to retail.”
The RJC board unanimously endorsed Courage at its recent meeting. “I am sure all our members will welcome James to the role of RJC chair as he applies his renowned knowledge, passion, and extensive international experience to this important leadership role in the jewellery industry,” Runci said.
