Appointment
Maryam Al Hashemi appointed 2026 Chair of the Kimberley Process Committee on Participation and Chairmanship
The Kimberley Process (KP) has announced the appointment of Maryam Al Hashemi as the 2026 Chair of its Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC). A highly respected industry leader and KP veteran, Al Hashemi brings extensive expertise to this critical role. India will chair the KP in 2026, the third time it has chaired the body overall, with commitments to building consumer confidence, accelerating digital traceability and advancing data-driven compliance.
Currently serving as the Senior Director of Precious Stones and Metals at DMCC and the UAE KP Director, Al Hashemi has been instrumental in positioning Dubai as the world’s leading diamond trading hub. Under her leadership, Dubai’s rough and polished diamond trade has exceeded one billion carats in rough and polished over the past five years. She also oversees the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the world’s largest diamond trading platform with over 1,365 members, and spearheads key industry events such as the Dubai Diamond Conference and the Dubai Precious Metals Conference.
With a deep background in diamond trade regulation, Al Hashemi leads the only ISO-certified KP Office globally and has played a pivotal role in managing the UAE’s sole entry and exit point for rough diamonds. Her contributions to the UAE’s KP Vice Chairmanship in 2015, Chairmanship in 2016 and 2024, and her previous tenure as CPC Chair in 2017 highlight her wealth of experience in KP governance.
The CPC is a vital body within the Kimberley Process, responsible for evaluating new participants, reviewing compliance matters, and assessing Vice-Chair candidates. Its recommendations are presented at the KP Plenary meeting, ensuring the integrity of the certification scheme. As per KP protocol, the previous year’s KP Chair assumes the role of CPC Chair the following year.
Al Hashemi’s appointment underscores her long-standing commitment to strengthening the KP framework. Her leadership is expected to further reinforce the KP’s mission in promoting responsible diamond trade practices worldwide.
source:DMCC
Appointment
Charlotte Rose Becomes First Woman President in London Diamond Bourse History
Historic Appointment Marks A Significant Milestone For Gender Representation In The Global Diamond Industry
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has elected Charlotte Rose as its new President, making her the first woman in the organisation’s 86-year history to hold the position. She is also believed to be the first female President of any diamond bourse worldwide, marking a landmark moment for the international diamond trade.
The announcement followed the LDB Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 25 June 2026, where members voted in a new Council of Management.
Rose succeeds David Troostwyk, who served as President for two and a half years and will continue as Vice President. Wolf Rabstein has been appointed Treasurer, while Paul Koppelman has been re-elected as Executive Officer.
Reflecting on her appointment, Rose said:
“I am honoured that the Council of Management has entrusted me with the role of President. The London Diamond Bourse has been trading since 1940, and I am the first woman to lead it. I hope that one day such a fact will be unremarkable. For now, I see it as evidence that this industry is capable of change and that our members are ready to embrace it.”
The newly elected Council includes Lewis Malka, Howard Levine, Kathy Chappell, Anna Rogers, and Shadi Jin-Ziabee, alongside the office bearers.
Founded in 1940, the London Diamond Bourse serves as the United Kingdom’s principal diamond trading hub and is a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses. The organisation provides a secure, transparent, and regulated marketplace for the trading of diamonds and other precious gemstones.
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