Dubai – April 17, 2025: The Young Diamantaires (YD) are proud to announce their official transformation into an industry association incorporated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for the group, made possible through the essential support of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
This formalization solidifies the YD’s commitment to fostering a forward-thinking, inclusive community dedicated to its members’ professional development and advancement while promoting sustainability, innovation, and ethical practices within the diamond and jewelry industry to shape its future.
The establishment of the non-profit also saw the election of the YD’s first Board of Directors, who will lead the organization into this transformative phase. The Board comprises of David Troostwyk (United Kingdom), Elodie Daguzan (France), Kevin Vantyghem (Canada), Melissa Smet (Belgium), Mike Asscher (The Netherlands), Rachel Sahar (UAE), Shai Schnitzer (Israel). The Board of Directors states: “This milestone empowers us to better unite and support the next generation of the diamond & jewelry industry leaders. Together, we’re not just participating in the future of our industry – we’re actively shaping it. And it all began thanks to the vision of Rami Baron, who served as Chair of the WFDB Promotion Committee at the time. His passion for the Young Diamantaires and his trust in us have been instrumental in bringing us to where we are today. We are deeply grateful to him.”
The YDs Organizing Committee (YDOC), which continues to drive initiatives, includes the Board of Directors as well as Dr. Adriana Traviati (Australia), Christopher Zoettl (Germany), Harsh Parekh (India), Harsh Shah (India), Molefi Letsiki (South Africa), Prernaa Makharia (India), Alain Zlayet (Belgium), Rami Baron (Australia), and Tamar Gabay (Australia). “The YDOC plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our community,” notes the Board.
In recent years, the Young Diamantaires have actively participated in major industry events, engaging in panels, brainstorming sessions, collaborations, mentoring, and even fundraising for a school in Africa. Finally, an Alumni group will be created for YDs above 50 years old.
About the Young Diamantaires:
The Young Diamantaires began as an informal group in 2016 during the 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai. Today, with a global membership of over 500 individuals from all facets of the diamond ecosystem, representing diverse cultures and backgrounds, the group is united by a shared passion for diamonds and jewelry and a collective vision for good. Together, they represent the industry’s future generation of leaders. To learn more, visit www.ydts.org
Email: communications@ydts.org
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