Future Events
12th of September 2023 in New York.
Venue: Bergdorf Goodman.
Time: 8h30 – 11h00
Please join us as we host panel discussion and an interactive session for our members. Jenny Luker, Maria Piastre and Danielle Oliari will reflect on the factors that affected and the jewellery market, recycling and security and logistics of platinum group metals this past year. They will also share thoughts on what trends are shaping their segments of the value chain in the coming year. The panellist will also share thoughts on their leadership journeys to inspire and grow young female talent.
Meet our panellists
Jenny Luker
President of Platinum Guild International USA
With nearly thirty years of experience devoted to working with jewelry designers, manufacturers and retailers, Jenny Luker holds the position of President of Platinum Guild International USA. In this role, Jenny is responsible for the strategic business development of the platinum jewelry industry in the US. She leads her team in developing innovative marketing and trade programs that create value for the jewelry industry and fosters new generations of consumers.
Jenny holds a BA from the University of Oklahoma and an MA from California State University at Fullerton, both in Sociology. Additionally, Jenny is the current Chairman of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Past President of the Women’s Jewelry Association, Executive Board member of Jewelers for Children and member of the 24 Karat Club of New York.
Maria Piastre
Metallix Chief Executive Officer
As a leading and trusted voice in the precious metals industry, Maria Piastre has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Metallix Refining since 2017.
With a degree in economics from Kean University, Maria has worked alongside some of the most respected talents in the industry, as well as being the driving force behind the company’s expansion into Asia and Europe.
Under Maria’s leadership, Metallix was awarded the Manufacturing Institute’s 2018 STEP Award for its new precious metals laboratory – one of the most modern and innovative in the United States.
With a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion, Maria has cultivated a supportive culture throughout the business. As well as championing local communities and charities, she is proud to inspire the next generation of women to rise to leadership positions, both inside and outside Metallix.
Danielle Oliari
Chief Operating Officer of CNT Depository
Danielle Oliari is the Chief Operating Officer of CNT Depository, a principal owner of CNT, Inc, CNT Depository, Inc., and the Bridgewater Sports Complex.
A graduate of Boston College (B.A. and MAT) and New York University (MA), Danielle began her professional career teaching English at the high school and college level. While she enjoyed teaching, she took the opportunity to change careers and went to work with her family at CNT, an international precious metals company. Danielle and her siblings, Paul and Stephanie, mark the third generation of family leadership at CNT. Over the past 15+ years, Danielle experienced all aspects of CNT’s operations. Currently, she runs the depository and minting business lines as well as the family’s charitable organization.
Danielle serves on the World Gold Council’s Retail Gold Investment Committee in North America, the Business Advisory Board for the Ricciardi College of Business at Bridgwater State University where she is a member of the Executive Committee and the Bridgewater Public Library Board of Trustees where she serves as the vice chair.
In a family business, the passion is not only for work, but for the family. Danielle truly enjoys working with her parents and her siblings as they build their business together. When not at CNT, Danielle is found with her husband supporting their three amazing children in one of their many endeavors, or perhaps, in a quiet moment, curled up with her dog, Charlotte, and a good book.
Past Events
15 May 2023
Symbiosis – Hydrogen and Platinum Group Metals
Join us in conversation with three incredible speakers deeply involved in shaping the future of their companies and industries, reflecting on the possibility of a hydrogen future and the relevance for the platinum group metals industry.
12 December 2022
WiPGMs Asia Chapter Webinar: PGM Supply and Demand Factors
Zhuoying hosted a panel of experts in the platinum group metals space in the Asian market. Linda shed light on the potential growth in recycling in China while Kate a gave insight on the Japanese investment market. ZhenZhen provided us with excellent perspectives on the Chinese jewellery market and Emma shared information on Johnson Matthey’s metal award programme.
13 Sept 2022
PGM Trading 2022 – Reflections and Outlook
We reflect on the highs and lows of the platinum group metals market this past year from the perspective of three outstanding PGM specialists. Rhona, Head of Market Analysis at StoneX, will briefly unpack the key global macro factors that have driven the market during most of the past year.
28 June 2022
Women in PGMs – South African Chapter
As communicated last year, Emma Chapman joined as our SA Regional Chapter representative and we are excited to now announce that Nelsa Martins is joining to assist Kirthanya and Emma in growing the SA membership base and mentorship programme.
16 May 2022
Shaping the future of Platinum Group Metals
Natasha Viljoen, CEO of Anglo American Platinum will share her vision of the future of mining PGMs. Liz Rowsell, Director of Corporate Research at Johnson Matthey will take us through the search for new applications of PGM and Svea Scherleithner, Head of Sustainability at Heraeus will share how she is helping to lead the company to carbon neutrality by 2025 and the need to make the PGM business future fit.
14 December 2021
Future of PGMs in the Electrified World
The Theme for the event is “Future of PGMs in the Electrified World” and will focus on the increasing importance of diversified energy storage and clean mobility solutions across the value chain.
23 September 2021
Women in PGMS Virtual Event – Trading Outlook
Was 2021 a year of “new normal”? As economies emerged and drop back into the grips of a pandemic that lingers, how has it affected the way we trade PGM metals? What has it meant for supply and demand and will this change the future of PGM trading.
20 May 2021
WIPGMS PLATINUM WEEK
We have secured a panel of experts to join us in for a virtual session reflecting on the announcements, views and developments of the week.
18 February 2021
WOMEN IN PGMS NETWORKING VIRTUAL EVENT
The Theme for the event is “Responsible PGM Mining: How to ensure a sustainable future?”
16 September 2020
WIPGMS – NEW NORMAL?
Analysing the state of play and potential future pathways for the PGM industry