In response to the current times, De Beers has come up with the idea of launching a unique series.

“We are launching a series of live web-based events called Stronger Together,” the Company announced recently. “The series aims to bring together our industry partners to discuss ways to navigate this challenging time together.”

Each of these events will be anchored by a member of De Beers’ executive team, who will be “guest speakers” and who will discuss pertinent matters for the diamond industry during the COVID 19 crisis. “The speakers will also share their professional advice and learnings, including around human resources, marketing, communications, innovation and finance, before opening the floor for further discussion around particular challenges faced,” De Beers said elaborating on the nature of the events.

The first event, to be held on April 29, at 1200 BST, will be kicked off by De Beers Group CEO, Bruce Cleaver, who will feature along with Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President of Diamond Trading.

“I am aware that none of us have a clear path to resolve the current crisis, but one thing I do know is that if we work together, we will be able to do more than individually and therefore emerge stronger,” said Cleaver.

The schedule for the other sessions is as follows:

• 30 April 1200 hrs BST led by Ann Cormack: Executive Head, Human Resources, De Beers Group
• 4 May 1230 hrs BST led by Nimesh Patel: CFO, De Beers Group
• 14 May 1100 hrs BST led by David Prager: Executive Vice-President, Corporate Affairs, De Beers Group
• 19 May 1300 hrs BST led by Stephen Lussier: Executive Vice-President, Marketing, De Beers Group
• 29 May 1200 hrs BST led by Neil Ventura Executive Vice-President, Strategy and Innovation, De Beers Group

All those interested can register for any of the above, at: www.debeersevents.com
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