RAPAPORT… The Diamond Dealers Club of New York has elected Elliot Krischer as its new president, replacing Reuven Kaufman, who served in the position since 2011. Krischer (pictured), who is the CEO of Esskay Gems, was previously the club’s secretary.
On November 20, the DDC chose its new executive, which includes Robert Moskovitz as vice president, Benny Simkhai in the role of treasurer, and Sushil Goyal, who fills the position of secretary.
The full board of directors is as follows:
Haim Aharonoff
Fishel Beigel
Isaac Brown
Colin Coates
Solomon Cohen
Eli Edalati
Abraham Fastag
Gershon Fruchter
Sanjeev Jain
Yehuda Mandelbaum
Stuart Samuels
Benjamin Sofer
Image: Diamond Dealers Club of New York.
Elliot Krischer to Head NY Diamond Dealers Club
The Bottom Line
- Elliot Krischer, CEO of Esskay Gems, is the new president of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York.
- The club elected a new executive team on November 20, including Robert Moskovitz as vice president and Benny Simkhai as treasurer.
- The full board of directors now includes 13 members, reflecting a diverse leadership group within the club.
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