Brandee J Dallow has been appointed by Rio Tinto Diamonds with the role to manage its US representative office in New York, effective 1 March, 2014. Commenting on Ms Dallow’s appointment to the US representative office, 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.”

The New York office was set up in 2007 to establish an on the ground in the US, and to support Rio Tinto Diamonds’ customers, its Select Diamantaires™, in their US based downstream activities.

Brandee has been part of the diamond industry for over 15 years. Prior to joining Rio Tinto Diamonds, Brandee was Vice President of Global Communications for diamond company, Julius Klein Group, in New York. Commenting on her appointment, Brandee said, “I am delighted to represent Rio Tinto Diamonds in the US, particularly at this time when many Select Diamantaires™ are actively developing their diamond jewellery business in this market,” further adding that she looked forward to being part of Rio Tinto’s next developmental stage.