Marty Hurwitz & Liz Chatelain of MVI Marketing, Ltd.
Marty Hurwitz and Liz Chatelain own MVI Marketing, Ltd., a business consulting and market research firm working exclusively in the worldwide gem, jewelry, and watch industries. They founded MVI in 1985 to offer research and market development services to industries desperately needing consulting help. MVI’s research services provide clients with critical strategic analysis and an over-arching perspective gained from nearly three decades of experience in every sector of the product pipeline.
In 2001, Marty and Liz created the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC), an internet-based market research and analysis system to help clients understand what consumers think about products, pricing, style, and service. MVI’s clients span the gamut of jewelry-related companies, from mining concerns to manufacturers to major retailers, and everything in between.
Marty Hurwitz and Liz Chatelain are colleagues of Bill Boyajian & Associates, Inc., where they work with Bill Boyajian on strategic analysis, marketing, research, product development, and business-building initiatives for clients around the globe. They can be reached at www.mvimarketing.com.
Andrew Block of Second Time Partners
Andrew Block spent 21 years as Executive Vice President of Marketing at Tourneau, the world’s largest retailer of luxury watches. There he was instrumental in the company’s global expansion and category dominance, ultimately leading it to a successful exit in the space. Post his tenure at Tourneau, he has been a Board Advisor for multiple direct-to-consumer platforms, President and current Advisory Board member of S.H. Silver, Inc., President of True Facet, a Venture Capital funded e-commerce platform, and an Operating Partner for a UK based Private Equity shop focused on acquisition of luxury brands, notably watches and jewelry. He is currently Founder and CEO of Second Time Partners LLC, a Digital Marketing and Consulting Agency.
With over 30 years of experience as a retail senior executive, Andrew is one of the top thought leaders and strategists within the luxury retail space. His viewpoint on the direct-to-consumer luxury world has been noted in publications worldwide. A resilient and innovative leader known for his ability to pivot for success, Andrew is a perceptive and empathetic executive who motivates, mentors, and empowers people.
Andrew works with Bill Boyajian & Associates, Inc. on various projects where his watch and jewelry retailing expertise is helpful to many clients. He can be reached at andrew@secondtimepartners.com.
Dan Pharr of Pharr Valuations
Dan Pharr is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with a distinguished track record of performance in the financial field for some five decades. After earning his CPA, he worked in public accounting and then spent 28 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hoover & Strong, Inc., a privately held manufacturing and refining company in the jewelry and precious metals industry. He also served on the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) for 20 years and is Past Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Dan is currently Founder & CEO of Pharr Valuation, where he conducts business valuations and financial analysis for many companies both within and outside the gem and jewelry industry. His extensive financial background coupled with his intimate knowledge of the jewelry trade makes him an ideal resource for companies within the industry space, both on a retail and manufacturing level.
Dan is a colleague of Bill Boyajian & Associates, Inc. and is highly recommended when clients are in need of financial assistance, particularly a business valuation to assist in their transition and succession plan. Dan can be reached at dan@pharrvaluation.com.
Adriane Lee Schwartz of Style Search & Consulting
Adriane Lee Schwartz is owner and CEO of Style Search & Consulting and specializes in talent acquisition and organizational development. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Adriane is an expert in recruiting and placing executive and management talent in myriad capacities within prestigious jewelry and timepiece companies. Using fertile resources, a vast network of contacts, and proprietary sourcing methodology – coupled with keen strategic and creative thought – Adriane curates a selection of highly credentialed applicants for every search. These candidates experience a rigorous screening process and must meet the extremely high bar Adriane sets while staying within compensation parameters. Her business approach is white glove and client-centric: by offering reasonable contingency fees and liberal guarantees, she ensures her client’s investment in talent is affordable, protected, and yields an optimal, long-term hire.
Adriane holds a Master of Science in Management & Organizational Behavior from New York University/Polytechnic Institute. She is a published writer, blogger and speaker, covering topics such as organizational structuring, staffing and leadership, as well as job search strategy, resume creation and portfolio development.
Adriane works with Bill Boyajian & Associates on various projects relating to executive and management recruiting for clients within the gem, jewelry, and watch industry. She can be reached at as@stylesearchers.com.
