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
Diamonds For Development Fund Chairperson Announced As Dr. Akinwumi Adesina
Internationally Respected Leader and Renowned Development Economist To Lead The Fund Focused On Powering Botswana’s Economic Diversification
The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group have announced the appointment of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as Chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund.
Dr. Adesina is a globally respected leader and renowned development economist with nearly 40 years of experience in African and international development. He served as the 8th elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2020, completing his second term in September 2025.
During his tenure as President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr. Adesina’s notable achievements included:
- Increasing the Bank’s capital from $93 billion to $318 billion, the largest expansion in its history.
- Establishing the Africa Investment Forum, which has mobilised over $225 billion in investment interest for African projects since its launch in 2018.
- Launching the transformative High 5s Strategy in 2015, which has positively impacted the lives of 565 million people across Africa.
- Leading the development of Mission 300, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group, aimed at providing access to electricity for 300 million Africans by 2030.
Dr. Adesina has also received extensive global recognition, including being named Forbes Africa Person of the Year in 2013 and 2019, Africa’s Man of the Year 2022 by EMY Africa, and consistently ranking among the 100 Most Influential Africans by New Africa Magazine. He was also listed among the 100 Most Reputable People in the World by Reputation Poll International.
Honourable Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy for the Government of the Republic of Botswana, said:
“We are proud and honoured to have Dr. Akinwumi Adesina join the Diamonds for Development Fund as Chairperson. His appointment strengthens Botswana’s commitment to maximising the value of its diamond resources as a catalyst for economic transformation, diversification, innovation, beneficiation, and citizen participation in the diamond value chain. We draw inspiration from Dr. Adesina’s achievements as an internationally accomplished reformer and look forward to his leadership in delivering the Fund’s ambitious mandate.”
Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said:
“When we established the groundbreaking Diamonds for Development Fund with the Botswana Government, we knew it would require an exceptional leader to realise our vision of economic diversification and job creation. Dr. Adesina’s outstanding track record in African development, strong governance credentials, and commitment to long-term impact make him the ideal person to lead the Fund. I look forward to seeing him guide this important initiative in the years ahead.”
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said:
“I am greatly honoured to be appointed Chair of the Diamonds for Development Fund by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group. This is a bold and visionary initiative designed to ensure that the people of Botswana directly benefit from the wealth generated by diamonds. It is not only diamonds that should shine—the lives of the people of Botswana must shine as well. The Fund has the potential to set a global benchmark for how natural resource wealth can create enduring value for future generations. I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to build a more prosperous future for Botswana.”
Dr. Adesina will formally assume his new role on 15 June 2026. The Diamonds for Development Fund is currently finalising the appointment of independent directors to its board as the next key step towards becoming fully operational.
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