Harold Dupuy, G.G., has been named the new executive vice president of merchandising and marketing for Stuller Inc., Lafayette, La. Dupuy succeeds Ray B. Stroup Jr., who retired at the end of 2004.

Dupuy joined Stuller Inc. in 2002 as director of product management and served as the business vice president of finished jewelry since September 2003. Prior professional industry experience includes senior executive level merchandising positions in the jewelry division of a $600 million, 80-store public corporation.

Dupuy’s professional affiliations include Diploma Member, GIA Alumni Association; board of directors associate member, Jewelers of Louisiana; advisory board member, Gem-A USA (The Gemmological Association of Great Britain); and past national chair, American Society of Appraisers Gems & Jewelry Discipline.