Gemfields Group Limited announced that Mary Reilly will join the Board as an independent non- executive director with immediate effect. Mary also joins Gemfields' Audit Committee in place of its Non-Executive Chairman, Martin Tolcher. Mary has over thirty years of international experience as a chartered accountant and non-executive director, working across a variety of sectors including luxury retail, mining, manufacturing, business services, sports, travel and media. With a particular interest in dynamic consumer-facing businesses, she is experienced at chairing boards, audit and risk committees.