RAPAPORT… The Diamond Club of Antwerp has reelected Thierry Polakiewicz as its president and named 13 other officers and board members.
The club, founded in the 1890s, is one of the city’s four bourses, and is primarily for traders of polished diamonds. It held its latest election earlier this month, confirming the following officers:
President: Thierry Polakiewicz
Vice president: Philippe Barsamian
Managing directors: Koen Smets and Michaël Suchowolski
The club’s board of directors now comprises the following people:
Daniel Fraenkel
Emmanuel Frisch
Willy Henneuse
Philip Hoymans
Samir Mehta
Muriel Rotti
Bülent Seber
Mukesh Shah
Rony Unterman
Rahul Zaveri
Image: A polished diamond. (Shutterstock)
Diamond Club of Antwerp Names New Board
The Bottom Line
- Thierry Polakiewicz was reelected president of the Diamond Club of Antwerp.
- The club named 13 officers and board members, including vice president Philippe Barsamian and managing directors Koen Smets and Michaël Suchowolski.
- The Diamond Club of Antwerp primarily serves traders of polished diamonds and is one of the city’s four bourses.
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