In this new role, Natarajan will lead and establish the vision and direction for GIA laboratory operations, including diamond grading and jewellery services, worldwide. He took up his new responsibility in early August, and reports to GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel
Carlsbad (California): Sriram ‘Ram’ Natarajan, previously Managing Director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited (GIA India), has been appointed to a new global role as Senior Vice President of Laboratory Operations for the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA). He took up his new responsibilities in early August, based at GIA’s world headquarters in Carlsbad, California. He reports to newly appointed GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel.
In this new role, Natarajan will lead and establish the vision and direction for GIA laboratory operations, including diamond grading and jewellery services.
“Ram is a dynamic leader closely attuned to GIA’s mission and the needs of our laboratory clients,” said GIA President and CEO Pritesh Patel. “As we continue to introduce new technologies and processes to advance efficiency, and develop new laboratory products and services, his expertise, insight and experience will be invaluable.”
Since 2020, Natarajan was the Managing Director of GIA India, reporting to the board of directors of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited (GIA India). In that role, he was responsible for education and laboratory activities in India. He joined GIA India in 2017 as vice president of laboratory operations, bringing with him three decades of extensive operational and leadership experience across various international industries.
“It is an honour to take on responsibility for overseeing GIA’s gemological laboratories,” said Natarajan. “I look forward to working with our teams and clients to deliver high-quality laboratory services and uphold the standards of excellence that GIA is known for.”
A new Managing Director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited is expected to be announced in the fourth quarter of the current year.
The Gemological Institute of America, established in 1931, is an independent non-profit organization, recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight and, in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System which is recognized around the world as the standard for diamond quality.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services and instrument development, GIA is dedicated to ensuring public trust in gems and jewellery.
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