Appointment
Amit Pratihari appointed GIA India MD
GIA India Laboratory Pvt Ltd has appointed Amit Pratihari as its Managing Director, effective October 1, 2025. In his new role. He will oversee the operations of GIA’s gemological laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, along with the GIA India School in Mumbai, bringing his extensive experience from De Beers and Forevermark to strengthen the institute’s presence in India’s growing diamond market.
Pratihari brings with him more than 20 years of experience across retail, brand management, and the diamond sector. Most recently, he headed De Beers India and Forevermark India, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the brands’ presence in India and the Middle East. His career spans key leadership positions at De Beers retail in India, preceded by a decade in consumer-focused retail and brand strategy.
GIA India said his proven expertise and leadership will be vital in reinforcing the institute’s mission of ensuring public trust in gems and jewellery, particularly as India’s role in the global diamond market continues to expand.
“Amit’s deep experience in retail and brand management, including more than a decade in the diamond industry, make him ideally suited to build on the success and importance of the GIA India laboratories,’ said Sriram Natarajan, a director on the GIA India board and senior vice president of laboratory operations for the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA), the parent organization of GIA India. “His expertise in strategic growth and team leadership is especially relevant given India’s importance to the global diamond market and its emerging role as a key consumer market.”
Commenting on his new position,Amit Pratihari said, “I am deeply honored to join GIA India. GIA India is a vital part of the diamond industry in India and around the world. I look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of GIA India.”
Appointment
Charlotte Rose Becomes First Woman President in London Diamond Bourse History
Historic Appointment Marks A Significant Milestone For Gender Representation In The Global Diamond Industry
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has elected Charlotte Rose as its new President, making her the first woman in the organisation’s 86-year history to hold the position. She is also believed to be the first female President of any diamond bourse worldwide, marking a landmark moment for the international diamond trade.
The announcement followed the LDB Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 25 June 2026, where members voted in a new Council of Management.
Rose succeeds David Troostwyk, who served as President for two and a half years and will continue as Vice President. Wolf Rabstein has been appointed Treasurer, while Paul Koppelman has been re-elected as Executive Officer.
Reflecting on her appointment, Rose said:
“I am honoured that the Council of Management has entrusted me with the role of President. The London Diamond Bourse has been trading since 1940, and I am the first woman to lead it. I hope that one day such a fact will be unremarkable. For now, I see it as evidence that this industry is capable of change and that our members are ready to embrace it.”
The newly elected Council includes Lewis Malka, Howard Levine, Kathy Chappell, Anna Rogers, and Shadi Jin-Ziabee, alongside the office bearers.
Founded in 1940, the London Diamond Bourse serves as the United Kingdom’s principal diamond trading hub and is a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses. The organisation provides a secure, transparent, and regulated marketplace for the trading of diamonds and other precious gemstones.
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