Appointment
Khimji Jewellers Appoints Rajat Verma as Chief Marketing Officer
Seasoned retail marketing leader to drive brand strategy and support nationwide retail expansion
Khimji Jewellers has announced the appointment of Rajat Verma as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), strengthening the company’s leadership team as it advances its growth and retail expansion plans across India.
In his new role, Rajat Verma will head the marketing function and oversee brand strategy, consumer-facing marketing initiatives, and overall marketing operations across Khimji Jewellers’ portfolio. He will be responsible for planning and executing integrated marketing strategies aligned with the company’s business objectives and long-term vision.
As a member of the senior leadership team, Rajat Verma will also play a key role in supporting Khimji Jewellers’ retail expansion strategy. He will collaborate closely with internal teams during the launch of new outlets, ensuring brand consistency and alignment between marketing initiatives and business goals.
Rajat Verma joins Khimji Jewellers from V2 Retail Ltd., where he was associated with driving marketing-led growth initiatives across multiple business verticals. His experience includes developing and implementing strategies aimed at enhancing brand visibility, customer engagement, and retail scale.
With over two decades of experience in the retail and consumer sectors, Rajat Verma brings strong expertise in brand building, marketing execution, and expansion-focused strategies. In his new position, he will focus on further strengthening Khimji Jewellers’ marketing capabilities while supporting the company’s continued growth in the Indian jewellery retail market.
Appointment
Jillian Wolk Named CEO of De Beers’ Tracr
Former GIA and Swarovski Executive To Lead Next Phase Of Growth and Traceability Innovation From May 2026
Tracr has announced the appointment of Jillian Wolk as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026. She will be based in New York and work closely with Tracr’s global team and stakeholder network.
Jillian joins from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), where she served as Vice President, Growth & Strategic Initiatives, driving new service development, diversified revenue streams, and industry-wide grading initiatives. Her prior collaboration with Tracr gives her a strong understanding of the platform’s mission and capabilities.
Earlier, she held senior roles including Vice President of Business Operations at Swarovski U.S., where she led multi-business operations and key brand and operational initiatives across the Americas. Her expertise spans commercial leadership, governance, and technology-driven innovation.

Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading at De Beers Group, said, “Jillian brings a strong combination of industry knowledge, commercial leadership and strategic insight. Her experience across jewellery, technology and governance positions her well to lead Tracr into its next phase.”
Jillian Wolk added, “I am honoured to join Tracr and help shape its future as a vital storytelling tool for the diamond industry. With its leading technology platform and industry network, Tracr plays a key role in driving trust, transparency and confidence across the sector.”

Her appointment follows the departure of Wesley Tucker, who stepped down in February 2026 after leading the company through its formative and scaling phases.
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