{"id":36703,"date":"2026-06-03T12:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=36703"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T07:16:28","slug":"rjc-announces-new-officer-and-board-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/rjc-announces-new-officer-and-board-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"RJC Announces New Officer and Board Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of new Officer and Board representatives following member voting at the organisation\u2019s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM).<\/p>\n<p>Purvi Shah, Executive Director, RJC, said, \u201cThe Annual General Meeting is an important moment for member participation and governance within RJC, providing our community with the opportunity to shape the organisation\u2019s future direction with purpose. We are pleased to welcome our newly elected representatives and look forward to working with them as we continue advancing responsible business practices, collaboration and positive impact across the jewellery and watch industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The appointments follow the conclusion of a 12-week independent election process, during which all RJC members were invited to participate in nominating and voting for open Officer and Board positions across the organisation\u2019s member forums.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Appointments 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Officers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vice-Chair: Edward Asscher, Royal Asscher Diamond Company<\/li>\n<li>Honorary Secretary: Udi Sheintal, World Diamond Council<\/li>\n<li>Honorary Treasurer: Arnav Akshay Mehta, M\/s. Blue Star Diamonds Pvt. Ltd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Board:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diamonds, Coloured Gemstones or Precious Metals Miner: Emma Wade-Smith, De Beers Group<\/li>\n<li>Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones Trader, Cutter and\/or Polisher: Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Tiffany &amp; Co.<\/li>\n<li>Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones Trader, Cutter and\/or Polisher: Ravi Bhansali, Rosy Blue NV<\/li>\n<li>Precious Metals Trader, Refiner and\/or Hedger: Dr. Robin Kolvenbach, Argor-Heraeus SA<\/li>\n<li>Jewellery and Watch Manufacturer and\/or Wholesaler: Arien Gessner, Richline Group<\/li>\n<li>Jewellery and Watch Retailer: Anouchka Didier-Mansour, Cartier<\/li>\n<li>Service Industry: Kareena Shahani, International Gemological Institute (India) Pvt Ltd.<\/li>\n<li>Trade Association: Bernadette Pinet Cuoq, Union fran\u00e7aise de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orf\u00e8vrerie, des Pierres et des Perles (UFBJOP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of new Officer and Board representatives following member voting at the organisation\u2019s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM). 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