Matt Crimmin, responsible to lead GIA (Gemological Institute of America) international lab expansion from 2006 to 2009 is appointed as the new vice president of the lab. Crimmin has already begun his current tenure on April 8 and will report to Tom Moses. He will oversee regional laboratory operations, focusing on Africa and the Middle East.

Tom Moses, executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer for GIA spoke of Crimmin, “He made a significant contribution to the development of lab processes as GIA expanded, and has since gained experience in cross-functional management on a global scale. I’m confident that Matt will again make a significant contribution as we work to meet the expanding demand for services while maintaining our quality standards,” he added.

Crimmin’s portfolio speaks of global management and strategic initiatives. He joins GIA from consumer company Procter & Gamble. From 2010 to 2011, he served as GIA’s director of Laboratory Strategic Initiatives; prior to that he worked as consultant for GIA and other consumer and luxury goods companies.