James E Quinn

James E. Quinn is president of Tiffany & Co., the internationally renowned jeweler. He was appointed to this position in February 2003. From 1992 to 1998 he was executive vice president, followed by an appointment to vice chairman, a position he held until his appointment as president. He also serves on the board of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation, established in 2000, which supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to the preservation of the arts and environmental conservation. As president, Mr. Quinn oversees international retail sales in Tiffany stores worldwide, with responsibility for the company’s global expansion strategy, including such notable store openings as the Tiffany store in Beijing, China, in 2002. Prior to joining Tiffany in 1986, Mr. Quinn held several financial management positions in the banking field. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Hofstra University and a master’s degree in business administration from Pace University. An active participant in business and civic organizations, Mr. Quinn serves on the board of directors of BNY Hamilton Funds Inc. and Mutual of America Capital Management. He is also chairman of the Fifth Avenue Association, a trustee of the Museum of the City of New York, and serves as chairman of the North American Advisory Board for the University College Dublin, Smurfit School.