Appointment
KISNA Appoints Nitin Naik as Chief Technology Officer to Drive Digital Innovation and Omnichannel Scale
Strengthening leadership to power retail expansion, digital commerce integration, and seamless online-offline growth across India
KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, the flagship brand of the Hari Krishna Group, has announced the appointment of Nitin Naik as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment strengthens the brand’s leadership team as it accelerates retail expansion and omnichannel growth across India.
In his role, he will lead KISNA’s technology function across digital commerce, retail systems, supply chain integration and data infrastructure. He will work closely with business and operations teams to build scalable platforms, enhance customer experience and enable seamless online-offline operations.
He brings over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology, global delivery and cybersecurity. He has spent most of his career at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), leading large transformation programs in multiple domains across global markets. Most recently, as Delivery Head – Cybersecurity, he led end-to-end cybersecurity service delivery for growth markets and global public sector and education clients, overseeing governance, financial performance and strategic client engagement.

Parag Shah, CEO, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, said, “KISNA is scaling rapidly across markets, formats and consumer segments. Technology will be central to sustaining this growth. From retail integration to omnichannel execution, we are building platforms that enable speed and consistency at scale. Nitin’s appointment strengthens our ability to drive this transformation with sharper focus.”
Nitin Naik, Chief Technology Officer, KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, added, “The opportunity to build technology capabilities for a fast-scaling retail brand like KISNA is compelling. I look forward to enabling integrated platforms that support retail growth, partner ecosystems and seamless consumer journeys.”

The appointment comes amid strong growth momentum at KISNA. Over the past year, the brand has strengthened its leadership team with key appointments across finance and marketing, expanded its offline retail footprint across franchise and exclusive showroom formats, and scaled its Mumbai corporate office to support rising operational and network expansion.
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.
Commenting on the appointment, 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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