The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has elected its new board members, which comprise leading stakeholders in the diamond and jewellery industry.

The council, which leads standards and assurance initiatives in the global jewellery and watch industry, said those elected will represent their respective member forums, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the RJC leadership.

RJC Chairman Dave Meleski said the member companies’ collective experience across the entire jewellery and watch value chain will be “invaluable as we continue to drive positive change and uphold the highest standards of integrity and sustainability within our industry.”

Here are the new RJC board members:

Diamond, Gold, Gemstones and/or Platinum-Group Metals Producer Forum
Purvi Shah from De Beers Group (re-elected); and Antonio Samaniego from Minera Chalhuane (elected).

Diamonds and Gemstones Trader/Cutter/Polisher Forum
Aagam Sanghavi from Accur8 Diamonds (elected).

Precious Metals Traders, Refiners and Hedgers Forum
Alice Vanni from Italpreziosi (elected).

Jewellery and Watch Manufacturer/Wholesaler Forum
Leo Daguet from LVMH (elected).

Jewellery & Watch Retailer Forum
Marianne Zani from Chanel (elected).

Service Industries Forum
Didier Backaert from Bonas (elected).

Trade Association Forum
Gaetano Cavalieri from CIBJO (re-elected).