Appointment
CaratLane Appoints Jigar Vyas as Chief Financial Officer
Seasoned finance leader to steer financial strategy and support CaratLane’s next phase of omni-channel growth
CaratLane – A Tata Product, India’s leading omni-channel jewellery brand, has announced the appointment of Jigar Vyas as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Jigar will lead the company’s finance function and support CaratLane’s next phase of growth as it continues to expand its omni-channel footprint across India.
Jigar brings over 16 years of experience across business finance, commercial strategy, and large-scale operations, having worked with complex, consumer-facing organisations across both large conglomerates and high-growth startups. Prior to joining CaratLane, he held senior leadership roles at ITC Ltd, Nielsen, and SUGAR Cosmetics, where he managed large teams and diverse market portfolios.

Speaking on his appointment, Jigar Vyas, Chief Financial Officer, CaratLane, said, “CaratLane has built a strong, trusted brand by combining innovation with customer-centricity. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to strengthen financial foundations, enable disciplined growth, and support the brand’s long-term value creation as it continues to scale.”
At CaratLane, Jigar will be responsible for driving financial strategy, strengthening governance and internal control frameworks, and ensuring capital efficiency as the brand scales. He will work closely with the leadership team to align financial decision-making with long-term business objectives, while balancing growth ambitions with financial discipline and transparency.
Across his career, Jigar has been closely involved in sales finance operations, financial planning and analysis, capital raising, and cost optimisation, while also strengthening governance mechanisms and improving cost efficiencies. His experience spans working across scale, complexity, and fast-paced environments, giving him a balanced perspective on managing growth with discipline. Known for his structured approach to leadership, Jigar brings a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and execution excellence, enabling organisations to navigate scale while maintaining financial clarity and control
Appointment
Ronnie VanderLinden Appointed WDC President, Anoop Mehta Named VP
VanderLinden Stressed That The WDC’s Role Is To Help Build Confidence In Natural Diamonds and Support The Trade Globally
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has appointed Ronnie VanderLinden as its new President and diamantaire Anoop Mehta, Convenor – Diamond Panel, GJEPC, as Vice President. VanderLinden succeeds Feriel Zerouki, who was named Honorary WDC President during the AGM.
Speaking at the WDC Annual General Meeting held on 7th May 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium, VanderLinden said:

“Global natural diamond industry must unite behind a clear and consistent narrative at a time of weaker demand, growing competition, and fragmented messaging. We must speak with one voice for natural diamonds.”
VanderLinden said, stressing that the WDC’s role is to help build confidence in natural diamonds and support the trade globally. VanderLinden emphasized that the industry needs to clearly communicate the value proposition of natural diamonds, particularly their contribution to producing nations and communities. According to him, provenance, responsible sourcing, and the positive socio-economic impact of diamond mining will remain central to the industry’s messaging strategy.
He also reaffirmed the importance of the Kimberley Process (KP) in safeguarding consumer confidence. VanderLinden said the WDC would continue efforts to update the definition of conflict diamonds so that it reflects the reality of today’s risks and strengthens confidence in natural diamonds.
Joining VanderLinden in the WDC leadership team is newly appointed Vice President Anoop Mehta, whom he described as “a pillar of both the Indian and global natural diamond trade.”
The AGM also saw David Bonaparte elected as Treasurer, while Udi Sheintal was re-elected as Secretary.
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