Rio Tinto Diamonds Names Dallow to Manage US Office

(IDEX Online News) – Rio Tinto Diamonds has appointed Brandee J Dallow to manage its US representative office in New York, effective March 1.

Rio Tinto Diamonds opened its New York office in 2007 to establish a presence in the world’s largest retail diamond jewelry market and to support Rio Tinto Diamonds’ customers, its Select Diamantaires, in their US based downstream activities.

Brandee has strong knowledge of the US jewelry market and proven marketing and brand management skills gained over 15 years in the diamond industry, Rio Tinto Diamonds said in a statement.

Before joining Rio Tinto Diamonds, Brandee was Vice President of Global Communications for diamond company, Julius Klein Group, in New York.

Bruno Sane, General Manager Marketing for Rio Tinto Diamonds, said, “Brandee brings with her an in-depth understanding of the US diamond industry as well as exceptional marketing and communications skills.

"This appointment demonstrates our continuing commitment to the US and Brandee will be invaluable in driving a competitive advantage for our Select Diamantaires™ and Rio Tinto Diamonds in this important market.”

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Dallow said the appointment came at a time "when many Select Diamantaires are actively developing their diamond jewelry business in this market.

"Over the last seven years Rio Tinto Diamonds has established a significant presence in the US and I am looking forward to being part of the next stage of its development.”