NAJ's Marie Garnett, Named on Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2023

08 Mar 2023

Marie Garnett, Head of Education at the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), has been named amongst a 100-strong list of influential women in the trade association sector.

The powerlist, a joint venture between the Trade Association Forum (TAF), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the CBI, champions exceptional female talent leading the way for their trade associations and member organisations.

Marie Garnett has led the NAJ education department since 2018. During this time, Marie has had a transformative impact on the quality, accessibility and delivery of the NAJ's education offering, guiding the team to record-breaking student numbers and overseeing changes in the portfolio to support members now and in the future.

Marie was instrumental in helping launch the NAJ's overarching strategy last year. Education is at the heart of this strategy - shaping professional excellence for its members - with Marie leading critical developments. One of these developments is the Association being granted end-point assessment accreditation for retail and manufacturing apprenticeships. The approval opens the door for the jewellery industry to recruit and formally train apprentices - the lifeblood for maintaining a thriving industry.

Marie Garnett states,

"It was an amazing honour to be included amongst a list of fantastic women making real change for their associations and members. Any personal achievement is impossible without a great team, and I am privileged to work with exceptional colleagues within the education team and wider NAJ group."

Heather Callaway, NAJ Chair, commented,

"Everyone associated with NAJ is delighted that Marie has been recognised for the impact she has made over the past few years. The developments Marie has led have been an integral part of how the Association is moving forward to make a real difference to member businesses and their people. Congratulations to Marie; the NAJ and its members are lucky to have you."

View WITA Powerlist 2023 

Source: The NAJ