Appointment
World Gold Council appoints Sachin Jain as new India CEO
The World Gold Council announced that it has appointed Sachin Jain as its new CEO, India, who will take up the role from March 2024.
Sachin joins from De Beers where he has held several senior roles for the past 13 years. As Managing Director of DeBeers India, he has led the De Beers Forevermark business in India and the Middle East. Sachin brings with him deep understanding of the Indian consumer and jewellery market, from strategic thinking to practical execution.
David Tait, Global CEO, World Gold Council said:“I am delighted that Sachin is joining us at an important time for the Indian gold market. Sachin’s experience in the retail market, and jewellery industry is crucial to our efforts to enhance consumer’s trust in gold and in the Indian gold industry. In addition, his marketing expertise will help deepen our engagement not only with the gold industry but also with financial institutions and raise awareness of gold’s role in every investment portfolio. Sachin brings energy, enthusiasm, and a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, and I look forward to working with him to help more consumers realise the potential of gold in all its forms.”
Sachin Jain said: “It is a privilege to be entrusted with leading World Gold Council’s activities in India, given its pivotal role in shaping the gold industry. I am deeply impressed by the organisation’s commitment to sustainability, responsible practices, and positive contributions to the global gold sector. My vision for gold industry in India is rooted in a dedication to fostering sustainable practices and driving positive change. I am looking forward to strengthening World Gold Council’s engagement with various stakeholders, promoting responsible practices, harnessing gold’s growing appeal as an investment asset, and enhancing its role in economic growth of India.”
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.
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