BJGI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director
- Member of the Officers Team
- President
- Director of F Hinds
Andrew has been a director of F Hinds, a multiple jewellery retailer with 118 shops across England & Wales since 1989. F Hinds traces its history back to Joseph Hinds, a clockmaker in Stamford in the first half of the 18th century. Andrew is one of the 6th generation of the Hinds family in the business. He is responsible for sourcing the diamonds and diamond jewellery and was the Chairman of the National Association of Jewellers when it merged with the British Jewellers Association and joined the Federation. He is also a member of the British Hallmarking Council.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning jewellery designer Fei Liu has an undeniably unique aesthetic, c ...
Job Titles:
- Deputy President
- Director
- Member of the Officers Team
- Trustee
Gar y started working in the casting shop of Hockley Mint as an assistant at the age of 16 and has climbed the company ladder gaining valuable knowledge and skills. With over 29 years of experience, Gary plays an active role in helping to advance the company in both the manufacturing and sales of the Group. Gary's hard work was commended in 2006 when he became the Group Managing Director of the companies. Gary has helped to develop and expand the company, employing over 100 members of experienced staff. In 2012, Gary joined the British Jewellers' Association as a co-opted member and was elected as a member of the Training Committee.
Gert is the founder and MD of Sebnini Ltd, a supplier and manufacturer of luxury candles to the gift market, as well as volume private label productions to larger retailers. Gert moved from his native country Denmark to the UK in 1982 and has been in the giftware industry since 1987. Gert is currently Deputy Chairman of The GA (The Giftware Association).
Danish by birth but lived in UK since 1959, he has been Managing Director of EC Williams Ltd since 1989. Before that he was UK Marketing Manager for Nokia. Henrick has two grown up children and two grandchildren.
John is the Company Director of T A Henn. He joined the company as the 6th generation in the Henn family in 1981 aged 19 working alongside his father. Over the years he has accrued an extensive knowledge of this specialist industry through qualifications and major roles in the trade industry, which he continues to take part in.
Katie works alongside the membership team and within the finance department. Some of her duties include liaising with members, issuing proforma's and VAT invoices, running reports, manning the office phone along with other adhoc duties from time to time.
Outside of work Katie enjoys spending quality time with family
Laura provides services, guidance and support for members with their overseas activities, working closely with her colleagues in ‘International'. This can be anything from answering import and export queries, to arranging UK pavilions at overseas trade shows for members to exhibit at.
In her spare time (if she can escape from her 3 young boys!), Laura enjoys exploring urban Britain, long walks, bike rides and good food.
Leanne is responsible for the annual membership renewal process, ensuring that our members are invoiced in a timely and accurate manner and that the payments received are allocated correctly.
As well as leading the Finance team, Louise's role includes cooperation with Trade Associations, promoting the Federation as a whole and maintaining regulatory responsibilities for the Organisation. In addition Lousie plays a key role throughout the annual membership renewal process.
Louise and her family are keen National Trust members and enjoy exploring the outdoors, along with the obligatory coffee and cake breaks along the way!
Job Titles:
- Business Operation Manager
Paul formulates IT strategy, manages and administers computer systems and software, oversees equipment purchasing and installation, and maintains computer networks and connectivity.
Paul is the chief executive of the NEC group, which operates the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and LG Arena in Solihull, and the International Convention Centre (ICC) AND National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham. As chief executive of the NEC group, Paul lead the executive board of the UK's largest and most high profile venue management company.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Director
- Member of the Finance Committee
- Chairman of the Finance Committee for the BATF
- Member of the Committee
Appointed to the BATF Board in 2015, Roger is also Chairman of the Finance Committee for the BATF.
Job Titles:
- International Services Manager
Taran manages the division's services and activities, including a series of worldwide events and exhibitions. Maintaining the division's status as a Trade Challenge Partner for the Department for International Trade, means the services Taran manages can continue to help UK businesses promote products and build up relations internationally, representing significant time and cost savings.
Out of work hours Taran enjoys spending quality time with her young children, going for canal walks and also enjoys cooking.