De Beers announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer and a member of its Executive Committee, will be leaving the company at the end of October 2025.
Zerouki, who joined De Beers in 2005, has been instrumental in advancing the company’s leadership in ethics, provenance, and responsible sourcing. She played a key role in launching Tracr and GemFair, pioneering initiatives that strengthened diamond traceability and transparency across the supply chain.
Her contributions also extended beyond De Beers through her ongoing role as President of the World Diamond Council, where she has been at the forefront of strengthening the Kimberley Process and improving transparency in mining-origin certification.
Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said: “Feriel has played a pivotal role in establishing and upholding the highest standards of integrity and provenance within De Beers and across the global diamond industry. Her strategic insight and leadership have contributed meaningfully to initiatives that will leave a lasting impact on the sector. We thank her for her contributions and wish her continued success as she embarks on the next chapter of her career.”
Reflecting on her time at De Beers, Feriel Zerouki, said: “Being part of De Beers has been an extraordinary journey. I am immensely proud of what we have built together, and deeply grateful for the people and partnerships that have defined these twenty years. I leave with pride in our shared achievements and with excitement for what lies ahead.”
Zerouki will continue her tenure as President of the World Diamond Council until May 2026.