Harold Dupuy has been named the new executive vice president of merchandising and marketing of Stuller Inc. Dupuy succeeds Ray B. Stroup, Jr. who retired at the end of 2004.

“Harold’s 30 years of progressive marketing, product management, and industry experience make him an excellent choice for this position,” says Matt Stuller, chairman and CEO of Stuller, Inc. “With his two and half year’s tenure at Stuller, Inc. and understanding of our business model he will assimilate smoothly into his new responsibilities.”

Dupuy had served as the business VP of finished jewelry for Stuller, Inc. since September of 2003. He joined the company in 2002 as director of product management.

Dupuy’s professional affiliations include: GIA Alumni Association membership, Jewelers of Louisiana Board of Directors associate member, advisory board member of Gem-A USA (Gemmological Association of Great Britain), and past national chair of the American Society of Appraisers Gems & Jewelry Discipline.

JCK