World Diamond Council appoints executive director

by eyetee | October 27, 2014 1:58 pm

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World Diamond Council (WDC) has named Patricia Syvrud as its first executive director.

Syvrud is founder and president of Joia Consulting in Virginia. Her appointment becomes effective Oct. 31.

“The important work of the WDC was reflected in the calibre of the applicants for the executive director position,” stated WDC president Edward Asscher.

“Patricia’s breadth and depth of knowledge of the jewellery industry, as well as her previous experience in working with non-profit and international organizations, make her an obvious choice in this new position for the WDC. The entire board sees this appointment as further professionalizing the WDC and looks forward to working with her to continue to enhance the credibility and stature of the WDC in the international arena.”

Syvrud will report to the executive committee of the WDC board of directors and will assist Asscher. She will be responsible for representing the WDC in the Kimberley Process, as well as providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the organization.

The WDC board appointed a screening committee that reviewed a large number of applications from around the world for the position.

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