Appointment
GIA Appoints Sriram Natarajan as Senior Vice President of Laboratory Operations
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has named Sriram “Ram” Natarajan as its new Senior Vice President of Laboratory Operations.
Sriram Natarajan, who previously served as Managing Director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited, assumed his new role in early August at GIA’s world headquarters in Carlsbad, California, reporting to GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel.
In this capacity, Natarajan will oversee global laboratory operations, including diamond grading and jewellery services, and shape the vision and strategy for GIA’s expanding laboratory network.
“Ram is a dynamic leader closely attuned to GIA’s mission and the needs of our laboratory clients,” said Pritesh Patel, President and CEO, GIA. “As we continue to introduce new technologies and processes to advance efficiency, and develop new laboratory products and services, his expertise, insight and experience will be invaluable.”
Natarajan joined GIA India in 2017 as Vice President of Laboratory Operations and was elevated to Managing Director in 2020. In that role, he led education and laboratory initiatives across India, drawing on more than three decades of international operational and leadership experience.
“It is an honor to take on responsibility for overseeing GIA’s gemological laboratories,” Sriram Natarajan said. “I look forward to working with our teams and clients to deliver high-quality laboratory services and uphold the standards of excellence that GIA is known for.”
GIA said a new Managing Director for GIA India Laboratory Private Limited will be announced in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Appointment
Mehul Shah Elected President World Federation Of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)
Bharat Diamond Bourse Leader Takes The Helm Of The Global Diamond Federation, Marking A Significant Milestone For India’s Natural Diamond Industry.
Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), has been elected President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). The election took place on Monday, July 12, during the ongoing World Diamond Congress which is currently underway in Singapore. Leaders of the 20 global diamond bourses attending the Congress voted to elect the new office bearers.
Luigi Cosma, President of Borsa Diamanti d’Italia, was elected Vice President of WFDB and Molefi Letsiki, Chairman of the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa, was elected Treasurer General of WFDB. They have supported his vision for the Federation.
The election of Mehul Shah is an important milestone for the Indian diamond industry and opens a new chapter for the country to play a key role in taking the global diamond industry forward.
Thanking the delegates and Presidents of global diamond bourses, Mehul Shah said:
“I am humbled by this appointment and proud to have represented India and Bharat Diamond Bourse on an international stage. This new responsibility given to me is rooted in my journey of four decades of commitment to the natural diamond industry. He also added, “As the delegates to the Congress deliberate over the way forward in a challenging global market, I am confident that the discussions in Singapore will lead to meaningful outcomes. The new leadership team at WFDB is committed to taking forward the vision of the Congress and building a stronger future for the industry.”
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