Appointment
CaratLane – A TATA Product Appoints Dhaval Raja As Chief Sales Officer
Dhaval Raja Joins CaratLane As Chief Sales Officer To Lead Sales Growth, Retail Expansion, and Customer Experience Transformation Across India.
CaratLane – A Tata Product, India’s leading omni-channel jewellery brand, has announced the appointment of Dhaval Raja as its Chief Sales Officer (CSO). In this role, Dhaval will lead the company’s sales function across channels and markets, driving business growth, retail excellence, customer experience transformation, and network expansion as CaratLane continues to strengthen its omni-channel presence across India.
Dhaval brings extensive experience in sales leadership, business expansion, and retail operations, having worked across leading consumer-facing organisations. Prior to joining CaratLane, he served as Chief Sales & Business Officer at Senco Gold & Diamonds, where he led the retail, online, corporate, and digital business verticals. During his tenure, the company witnessed significant transformation, expanding from a strong regional player into a nationally recognised jewellery brand while achieving rapid retail growth and a successful public listing.
Speaking on his appointment, Dhaval Raja, Chief Sales Officer, CaratLane, said:
“CaratLane has built a strong reputation for redefining the jewellery-buying experience through innovation, accessibility, and a customer-first approach. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to strengthen sales excellence, expand our retail footprint, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to the brand’s next phase of growth.”
At CaratLane, Dhaval will be responsible for driving sales growth, accelerating new store expansion, strengthening retail execution, and leading customer experience transformation initiatives across the network. He will work closely with the leadership team to align sales strategy with the company’s long-term growth ambitions, while enhancing productivity and delivering consistent business performance across channels.
Over the course of his career, Dhaval has held leadership roles at Raymond Ltd., Raymond Apparel Ltd., and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd., where he built expertise across sales, commercial strategy, channel management, and business operations. He has worked closely with cross-functional teams to drive market expansion, improve productivity, and build scalable operating structures that support sustainable business growth.
Known for his structured leadership style and strong execution orientation, Dhaval brings a sharp focus on building accountable, high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across functions. His ability to combine commercial insight with operational discipline has enabled organisations to scale efficiently while maintaining consistency in execution.
Appointment
DMCC Announces Former World Bank and Banque De France Official Isabelle Strauss-Kahn As Headline Speaker For Dubai Precious Metals Conference
- Isabelle Strauss-Kahn, former senior official at the World Bank and Banque de France, to headline 14th Dubai Precious Metals Conference
- Conference returns on 16-17 November under the theme “Reshaping Global Precious Metals Markets”
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade confirmed as Strategic Partner with His Excellency Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi to deliver keynote
DMCC, the leading international business district driving global trade through Dubai, has confirmed Isabelle Strauss-Kahn, former senior official at the World Bank and Banque de France, as a keynote speaker for the 14th Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC), taking place on 16-17 November 2026 at Uptown Dubai.
Held under the theme “Reshaping Global Precious Metals Markets,” the conference will bring together policymakers, central bankers, bullion market leaders, investors and senior stakeholders to discuss the forces reshaping global precious metals markets – including geopolitical tensions, changing trade flows, central bank reserve strategies and new financial technologies.
Strauss-Kahn brings more than two decades of experience in central banking, sovereign reserve management and international financial markets. She previously led the World Bank Treasury’s Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership, advising central banks and sovereign wealth funds worldwide, and served as Director of Market Operations at Banque de France, where she oversaw gold and foreign exchange reserves and monetary policy operations. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director on the board of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade will serve as Strategic Partner for the conference, with H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, delivering the opening keynote on the changing global trade landscape and the UAE’s role in connecting international markets.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Isabelle Strauss-Kahn back for the 14th Dubai Precious Metals Conference, more than a decade after she first addressed our delegates. Her experience across central banking, sovereign reserve management, and international financial markets will bring valuable insight to our discussions at a time when gold’s place in the global financial system is being fundamentally reassessed.”
“Geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade corridors, and sustained central bank demand are reshaping precious metals markets. Dubai sits at the centre of the UAE’s position as the world’s second-largest precious metals trading hub, and DMCC continues to strengthen the infrastructure for trading, settlement, and price discovery. This November, we look forward to convening industry leaders from around the world to examine the forces that will define the sector’s future.”
Isabelle Strauss-Kahn, Former Senior Central Banker and Official Sector Expert, said:
“Gold continues to play a key role in the international monetary system, particularly as central banks reassess reserve strategies in response to geopolitical uncertainty and shifting economic conditions. In particular, the evolution of global bullion markets raises important questions around liquidity, transparency, market infrastructure and the relationship between physical and financial markets.
Other confirmed speakers include David Tait, Chief Executive Officer of the World Gold Council; Louis Maréchal, Senior Advisor at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); Michael Lawrence, Chief Executive of Asia House; and Essa Alfalasi, Chairman of Emirates Minting Factory.
The conference will open with a dedicated mining workshop on 16 November, followed by the main programme on 17 November that will cover gold’s evolving role in the international financial system, the emergence of new trade corridors, digital ownership, financing, provenance infrastructure and traceability.
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