“We are pleased that India was chosen as the first international location to host the Board of Governors meeting,” said Nirupa Bhatt, managing director of GIA in India and the Middle East. “This demonstrates the importance of the Indian market to GIA, and a commitment to delivering world class services to the gems and jewellery community.”
During their visit, the Directors found this an opportunity to interact with members of India’s gem and jewellery trade bodies as well as the industry leaders in the diamond city of Surat and the coloured stone city of Jaipur, where they toured manufacturing units, retail outfits and IIGJ Institutes in Mumbai and Jaipur.
“India is a significant global leader in the industry. Working alongside the trade community here is an integral element of GIA’s global campaign,” Baker said. He also expressed gratitude for the hospitality extended. % % The GIA Board of Governors’ wealth of knowledge guides the Institute in its mission to protect the public trust in diamonds, gems and pearls through education programs, laboratory services and research discoveries. The governors come from various industry backgrounds, including gems and jewellery, legal and compliance, finance, management and marketing. Susan M. Jacques, president and CEO of Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts, serves as the chairperson of the board.
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