Appointment
Pandora Appoints Berta de Pablos-Barbier CEO
Pandora has appointed Berta de Pablos-Barbier as the company’s new CEO, to succeed Alexander Lacik early next year.
Lacik has been the jeweler’s president and CEO for almost seven years, it said last week. He will retire at the March 2026 general meeting, after leading worldwide brands for over 30 years.
De Pablos-Barbier joined the company as chief masrketing officer (CMO) in November last year. She has played an important role in positioning Pandora as a complete jewelry brand, a key point in the business’s development plan. Brand awareness has reached record levels, and the product range and marketing approach have been revitalized with innovative ideas.
She brings over 30 years of experience to her new position, having worked at Mars Wrigley as chief growth officer, and as CMO of Lacoste, and president and CEO of LVMH’s champagne brands Moët & Chandon, Dom Perignon and Mercier.
“Together with Alexander Lacik, we brought [de Pablos-Barbier] on board as a possible CEO candidate, and during our search she stood out as the clear number one,” said board chair Peter Ruzicka. “She is a visionary leader with great analytical skills and a perfect mix of experience from top brands across luxury, fashion and fast-moving consumer goods. She is the right person to lead our continued growth, and I am pleased that we can maintain strategic focus and momentum during this smooth and orderly leadership transition.”
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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