Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse, has been elected Chairman of the Gemmological Institute of India (GII)

12-02-2025 02:25 PM

Mehul Shah comes in with rich experience of more than 4 decades in the diamond sector. His expertise in understanding diamond certification, grading and technology is well known in the sector. On Mehul Shah’s appointment as the Chairman of GII, industry members expressed their support, viewing him as a worthy successor to outgoing Chairman Anoop Mehta. Mehta is recognized for his significant contributions to GII, notably enhancing transparency and professionalism within the institution.

Shah expressed his gratitude to Mehta, stating, "I thank Anoop Mehta for having taken GII to the heights that it is today. I will try to live up to his expectations and strive to achieve the trust that the industry members have bestowed on me."

Regarding GII's future plans, Shah highlighted the influence of artificial intelligence and automation on grading and certification, education, and diamond detection. He also emphasized his commitment to continuing educational initiatives for industry members and expanding GII's presence across India and into the Asia-Pacific region.

Courtesy: AOJ Desk News

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