Advisory Board

IJL is pleased to be guided by an Advisory Board of the industry's most perceptive thought leaders, chaired by Jan Springer.  The Board offers guidance to the IJL to help them shape the event in line with market demands. 

IJL Advisory Board Members:

Michael Allchin, The Assay Office Birmingham
Julia Clarke, Hester Clarke County Jewellers
Barrie Dobson, IBB
Ruth Donaldson, Platinum Guild International
Willie Hamilton, Company of Master Jewellers
Suzanna Hammond, Hammond PR
Andrew Hinds, F Hinds Jewellers
Michael Hoare, The National Association of Goldsmiths
Sarah Jordan, Sarah Jordan Design
Stuart Laing, Houlden Group/ Laings of Glasgow
Jonathan Lambert, Jonathan Lambert Fine Jewellers
Jack Ogden, The Gemmological Association
Simon Rainer, British Jewellers' Association
Jan Springer (Chair), Global Marketing Services
Syreeta Tranfield, IJL - Reed Exhibitions
Sam Willoughby, IJL - Reed Exhibitions


Jan Springer (pictured), the non-executive chairman of the IJL’s Advisory Board, spoke about the show and the role of the Board.

“The Advisory Board’s vision and raison d’etre is to support Reed Exhibitions to grow and  continue the success of IJL in an increasingly competitive marketplace. We hope that key domestic buyers and quality suppliers from across the world of jewellery and related luxury goods and services will join us and champion this inspirational and unrivalled premier UK show.”