Blue Nile

OneStream Software Strengthens Executive Team with Experienced Microsoft and Startup CFO

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Finance, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Software, Companies, Software, Free software, Puppet, Wire Swiss, Blue Nile, Microsoft, Wire

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191119005390/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191119005390/en/
    Bill Koefoed, CFO for OneStream Software (Photo: Business Wire)
    With more than 25 years of industry experience, including senior leadership roles at Microsoft, BCG, Blue Nile and Puppet, Koefoed joins as OneStream Software continues to scale and grow.
  • We are thrilled to have him join OneStream, said Tom Shea, CEO of OneStream Software.
  • He was named CFO of the Year by the Portland Business Journal while serving as CFO for IT automation firm Puppet Inc.
  • He was the CFO of Microsofts Skype Division and before that, the general manager for investor relations at Microsoft.

Blue Nile Announces Sean Kell as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Continents, Africa, Mining, Kell, Luxury brands, Blue Nile, Blood Diamond, Diamond

SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Nile, the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced the appointment of Sean Kell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Nile, the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced the appointment of Sean Kell as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Kell most recently served as Chief Executive Officer at A Place for Mom, America's largest senior living referral service, where he was responsible for developing an enduring, revered and trusted brand, creating a strong culture and delivering significant business growth.
  • "Blue Nile revolutionized the consumer experience of purchasing diamonds and fine jewelry online," said Kell.
  • "Kell succeeds Eric Anderson, who has served as the company's interim Chief Executive Officer since January 2019.

Bow Street Sends Letter to Mack-Cali Board Reiterating Transformative Transaction That Delivers up to $27-$29 Per Share to Mack-Cali Stockholders

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Finance, Brands, Luxury brands, Economy, Culture, Frederic Cumenal, Tiffany & Co., Blue Nile

Frederic Cumenal served as the Chief Executive Officer of Tiffany & Co. from 2015 to 2017 and as President from 2013 to 2015.

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  • Frederic Cumenal served as the Chief Executive Officer of Tiffany & Co. from 2015 to 2017 and as President from 2013 to 2015.
  • Previously, Mr. Cumenal served as Chief Executive Officer of Domaine Chandon and was Managing Director of Mot Hennessy Europe.
  • Mr. Cumenal has served on the Board of Directors of Blue Nile, Inc., an online jewelry retailer, since 2017.
  • Mr. Cumenal has significant public board experience, having served on the Board of Directors of Constellation Brands, Inc. from 2016 until 2017.

Blue Nile Appoints Alexandra Wheeler as Chief Marketing Officer

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Economy, Crystallography, Blue Nile, Bodies of water, Marketing, Nile, Diamond, Retail

SEATTLE, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Nile, Inc., the largest online retailer of graded diamonds and fine jewelry, continues its commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience with the appointment of Alexandra Wheeler as Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Nile, Inc., the largest online retailer of graded diamonds and fine jewelry, continues its commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience with the appointment of Alexandra Wheeler as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Wheeler, a veteran marketing executive, will lead the company's brand marketing and customer experience teams.
  • She will be a tremendous asset to Blue Nile's continued growth and commitment to our customers," said Jason Goldberger, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Nile.
  • "From my first conversation with Blue Nile, it was clear that this is a company with a relentless focus on the customeroffering the highest quality diamonds and jewelry at the very best price," said Alex Wheeler, Chief Marketing Officer of Blue Nile.

Jewelry Store Shines With Highest 5-Star Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com

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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Blue Nile, Finance

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TopConsumerReviews.com has awarded their highest five-star rating to Blue Nile, an industry leader in online Jewelry sales.

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  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --TopConsumerReviews.com has awarded their highest five-star rating to Blue Nile, an industry leader in online Jewelry sales.
  • For those reasons, it's no surprise that shoppers rely on online Jewelry stores to deliver all of those benefits and more.
  • "Blue Nile is our first choice among online Jewelry Stores," according to Brian Dolezal, of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC.
  • In a single warehouse, Blue Nile manages to have more jewelry than almost 200 individual Jewelry Stores!

Blue Nile Opens New Diamond and Jewelry Expert Facility To Enhance Unparalleled Service

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Marketing, Services marketing, Economy, Business, Brand management, Customer experience, Blue Nile, Nile, Customer service

At the fore-front of innovation, the facility was designed to increase productivity and continue the award-winning customer service that defines the brand.

Key Points: 
  • At the fore-front of innovation, the facility was designed to increase productivity and continue the award-winning customer service that defines the brand.
  • "At the core of the Blue Nile business is creating real relationships with our customers by providing guidance during one of their most important and intimate purchases," said Sarah Gauthier, Blue Nile Senior Director of Customer Experience.
  • While most companies are taking their customer service overseas, Blue Nile has invested in a larger and more innovative facility in Washington.
  • Blue Nile, Inc. is the largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry.

Ethiopia, We Can Build The Real Wakanda

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Thursday, October 18, 2018
Subdivisions of Ethiopia, Blue Nile, Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Wakanda, Blue Nile Falls, Abay, Geography of Ethiopia

Minchu is a one-square mile, technological futuristic city based on ubiquitous computing with an emphasis on building human capacity.

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  • Minchu is a one-square mile, technological futuristic city based on ubiquitous computing with an emphasis on building human capacity.
  • The high-tech, real estate project is planned for Bahir Dar, Ethiopia.
  • In the village of Tis Abay (video link below), the world is shown how vital Minchu is to Ethiopia, as the people march and boldly chant, "Our Wakanda."
  • Finally, this moving documentary concludes with a pride of Ethiopian lion cubs roaring, "We Can Build The Real Wakanda."