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 Helene Fortunoff
Helene Fortunoff is President of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware, Inc., the legendary home and fine jewelry retail chain with stores in Westbury and White Plains, New York, Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, Paramus, Wayne and Woodbridge, New Jersey. Long respected as a leader in the merchandising and design of fine jewelry, she established the fine jewelry division of Fortunoff where it became a vital part of the company's business. As Fortunoff grew she became involved in many of the strategic decisions that enabled the company to become a nationally recognized leader. Mrs. Fortunoff's successful career includes winning a number of distinguished accolades and awards that underscore her personal commitment to professional leadership. Typically, she became the first woman member of the private and prestigious DeBeers Carat Club. She was presented with an honorary appointment by the Republic of Italy and received prominent recognition by the Gemological Institute of America for her sustained national leadership role in this demanding discipline. After serving as President of the Women's Jewelry Association she remains active and received the Hall of Fame award for retailing excellence by this leading industry organization. Mrs. Fortunoff, a past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hofstra University, continues to serve actively on their board. Most recently, she joined the Committee of 200, an organization that strives to exemplify and promote entrepreneurship and corporate leadership among women of this generation and the next. In addition Mrs. Fortunoff serves as an advisory board member of the Women Presidents' Organization. |
