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GJEPC Names New Executive Director of Marketing
Ruchita Sharma has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, operations and communications.
Mumbai--The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has appointed Ruchita Sharma as executive director of promotions, marketing and business development.
Sharma has worked closely with family-run organizations like Swarovski, Salvatore Ferragamo, the Oberoi group of hotels and resorts, and Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces.
She also was named to the list of the 50 most talented retail professionals of India by the Chief Marketing Officer Council as well as the 50 most talented CMOs of India by World Marketing Congress, the GJEPC said.
Sharma also is an avid traveler and freelance writer, the GJEPC said. She released her book, “Ultimate Luxury,” in November 2008.
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