Tanzanite Foundation’s former executive director has been named vice-president of marketing and development for True North Gems.
A 20-year veteran of the industry in marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR), Hayley Henning spent the last several years overseeing a range of initiatives for the foundation, which is the marketing division of TanzaniteOne Mining Ltd.
“It is an exciting time in the coloured gemstone industry, as True North Gems moves toward sustainable multi-year production of the first Arctic source of ruby and pink sapphires,” Henning says.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible project and look forward to contributing my depth of experience and knowledge to introduce these gems to the international market.”
Based in Vancouver, True North Gems has projects in development in Greenland for rubies and pink sapphires.
“Hayley brings the experience and skill sets that will add depth and capacity to True North’s evolution from explorer to gem producer, and her appointment will bring immediate value,” said company president and chief executive officer (CEO) Nicholas Houghton.
“Her years of involvement in gemstone and jewellery marketing will also be of great service to our future clientele.”
