Hill & Co., specialized management consultants exclusively for the diamond, gemstone, and jewelry industry, proudly announce the appointment of Stanley Zale as Principal Consultant.
With over 40 years of experience in the diamond industry, beginning his career as a sawyer and working nearly ten years for renowned Diamantaire Louis Glick, Stanley moved on to become Vice President at Graff USA, and has been for the past 17 years Vice President for Diamond and Gemstones Procurement at Stuller.
“I am delighted to announce that I have joined the team at Hill & Co. as Principal Consultant,” said Zale. “As we approach the 100th anniversary of my Grandfather’s first Zale’s Jewelers store in March 2024, I reflect on the fantastic opportunities this industry has brought to me and my family.”
Zale adds, “Looking ahead, I am determined to put myself in the best position to help the industry continue to grow and thrive in the future.
“With decades of expertise and unwavering commitment to the future of our industry, Hill & Co. offers this opportunity. I am honored to work with this innovative and talented team and am excited to see the incredible results we will achieve for our clients, together.”
Stanley currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Security Alliance and the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association. He is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York and the 24 Karat Club Southeast US, and recently completed his term of six years on the Executive Board of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee.
Pricipal Consultant, Hill & Co.
Alongside his deep industry knowledge, Stanley brings a dedication and unwavering commitment to drive long-term growth and sustainability in the diamond, gemstone, and jewelry industry—a value at the core of Hill & Co.
In joining Hill & Co., Stanley brings an additional breadth and depth of expertise to complement their existing team of consultants, which drives accelerated growth for current and future clients.
CEO and founder of Hill & Co., Elle Hill, is “proud and happy” to welcome Zale to their team.
“Last year saw a marked increase in the number of diamond businesses joining the Hill & Co. client list,” said Hill. “Adding the deep industry expertise, network, and savvy that Stanley brings to the table to our existing SWAT team of innovators and experienced specialists in strategy, execution planning, technology, operations, marketing, and client acquisition will benefit all our clients.
“We do good work for good people.”
