The new entity will see the executive team at BHETA's Northampton offices relocate to the
BJGF Federation's headquarters at Federation House in Birmingham.
With Philippa Allan the new lady president sworn in to head up the
BJGF the first in the 118 year history of the Federation, and a team of ladies heading up the
BJGF's member associations the event saw a powerful line/up of women.
Further support for the
BJGF Federation's industries also comes in the shape of the International Business Services (IBS)--better know as the SESA (Support for Exhibitions and Seminars Abroad).
The new name, it was suggested, would enable the Federation to retain its high profile
BJGF acronym, while acknowledging the important role of the Surface Engineering Association under the
BJGF's umbrella.
David Metcalfe, managing director and chairman of TPS and John Swain, president of the
BJGF conducted a tour of some halls and then hosted Clare at lunch with Barry Cleverdon, chief executive of the NEC and other
BJGF representatives.
Marie started her life at the
BJGF as an Assistant Secretary in the British Jewellers' Association and progressed through the Trade Associations ranks eventually becoming director general in 1997.
The British Jewellery and Giftware Federation (
BJGF) has appointed a new chief executive officer to succeed Marie Brennan who leaves the Federation at the end of June.
In addition to his outstanding contribution to the work of the
BJGF, Mike has also contributed enormously to the GA.
The evening will be an informal social networking occasion and is open to
BJGF members and non-members as well as exhibitors and visitors to Spring Fair.
A special thank you to all the principal sponsors of the Benevolent Society Ball: Cookson Precious Metals, Hean Studios, T H March Insurance, The Assay Office, RJ, and Geoff Cooper, past president of
BJGF Thanks also to Martin Short, publisher of RJ Magazine, who presented David Simons, chairman of the Benevolent Society, with a cheque for [pounds sterling]3290 which was raised during the UK Jewellery Awards.
The British Jewellery and Giftware Federation (
BJGF) His delighted to present an evening of good food, fine wine and hilarious laughter with the hugely talented, funny man, singer and sitcom star, Jasper Carrott.
The boord of directors of the I British Jewellery and I Giftware Federation (
BJGF) was delighted to once again we come The Rt.