Celebrating 40 Extraordinary Years / September 2023 | 27 Clement is a prime mover in the gemstone trade, having spearheaded industry-wide projects encompassing market expansion, ethical sourcing, social and environmental accountability, and innovation. A second-generation gemstone specialist, Sabbagh’s vision for the industry extends beyond business growth. His advocacy-driven leadership found a home in ICA where he served as a board member for 10 years and president from 2017 to 2023 – the longest tenure in ICA history. Sabbagh considers the establishment of the “Gems Keep Giving” fund among ICA’s glowing achievements under his leadership. The fund supports artisanal miners and their communities in the areas of education, healthcare and environmental stewardship as well as the implementation of the Accredited Ethical Member programme, which promotes responsible sourcing, transparency and consumer confidence by ensuring proper disclosure of gem enhancements and origins. “I look forward to further expanding international collaborations and partnerships,” Clement said. “In an increasingly interconnected world, fostering global connections is crucial to industry growth and success.” Clement致力推動寶石行業發展，他在拓展市場、道德採購、社會責任和創新等方面均擔 當領導角色。 身為家族寶石業務的第二代傳人，Sabbagh對行業的願景已超越了業務增長。他的領 導方針以倡導為核心，並在ICA得到全面發揮。他在會內擔任董事會成員長達10年，並於 2017年至2023年期間擔任主席一職，是ICA史上任期最長的領袖。Sabbagh認為「Gems Keep Giving」基金是ICA在他領導下最令他感到驕傲的成就。該基金在教育、醫療和環境 管理方面支援手工採礦者及其所在的社區，而成立「認可道德會員計劃」則確保能準確地 披露寶石的加工和原產地細節，從而促進責任採購，同時提升行業透明度和消費者信心。 他說：「我期待進一步擴大國際合作項目和夥伴關係。世界日益緊密相連，因此，促進 全球聯繫對於行業的發展和成功非常重要。」 CLEMENT SABBAGH Director, Ben Sabbagh Bros 董事 Former President, International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) 國際有色寶石協會前主席
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