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Press Release: WFDB Appoints Louise Prior As Executive Director
Jul 29, 2015 5:07 AM
By World Federation of Diamond Bourses
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Press Release: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced on Wednesday that Louise Prior, formerly a senior executive at De Beers, is joining the organization as its executive director effective from August 1.
The creation of the key role of executive director reflects the WFDB’s desire to enhance further its pre-eminent position in the modern diamond industry.
“Louise is a natural choice for this important position," WFDB President Ernie Blom. "She is a highly respected and well-known diamond industry professional with vast experience. During her many years with De Beers, Louise was responsible for the strategic development, implementation and management of Global Sightholder Services. Our bourses around the world join me in welcoming Louise to our global family.”
Prior commented: “I am honored to be given this unique and exciting opportunity to make a real contribution to the continued success of the WFDB which represents the vast majority of members of the diamond business across the globe via its 30 affiliated exchanges.
“With the ever-increasing challenges faced at every stage of the diamond pipeline, I am excited about supporting the Board in driving forward the WFDB’s initiatives and working closely with major industry players to ensure the continued success of the WFDB and its important work.”
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Tags:
De Beers, De Beers alumni, Louise Prior, WFDB, World Federation of Diamond Bourses
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