Latest Appointments

Canadian Jewelry Trade Group Appoints Two Cochairs

CJA votes in Chau Lui and Eric Senftleben at annual general meeting.

Kevin Smith will become interim chief operating officer, while Eirik Waerness will handle corporate affairs and strategy.

Company taps internal talent, also appointing chief operating officer Belit Myers as president.

Company has promoted Max Fawcett and Claibourne Poindexter within their division.

Amit Pratihari was previously managing director of De Beers India and Forevermark India.

Paul De Wachter brings over two decades of experience to the role.

She will succeed Alexander Lacik, who is retiring, in the role

Marcus ter Haar recently served as cochair of the nonprofit’s Beneficiary Committee.

Robin Hereford has over 25 years of experience in industry, including on Bonhams UK board.

Dianne Batista will also be senior vice president and senior specialist.

Paris Peace Forum meeting also touches on responsible sourcing, workers’ rights, and respect for local communities.