JCK's 2003 Person of the Year: Gareth Penny
Gareth Penny is a different kind of De Beers executive. Where predecessors talked mostly about mining, allocations, and international politics, Penny, 41, is drawn more toward brands and jewelry and the latest in diamond ads. He's candid where they were cagey, approachable where they were intimidating, and forward thinking in a company steeped in tradition.