18-03-2020
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has recently announced the change of leadership in GIA India where managing director Nirupa Bhatt will leave her full-time position starting 15 June. Current vice president of GIA India’s laboratory operations Sriram Natarajan (photo above) is her successor.
Bhatt joined GIA India on Jan. 1, 2008, with responsibility for expanding education programs and laboratory services. She oversaw the opening of the GIA India laboratory in Mumbai, and increased the scope of GIA education offerings in India. In 2018, GIA India opened a laboratory in Surat to serve clients in that important diamond manufacturing center.
“I intend to transition from my current operational role as managing director of GIA India to a consulting advisory position focusing on GIA’s Diamond Origin Report service. This decision offers a smooth succession plan for GIA India, with me available to personally guide a quality transition for customers and the trade,” said Bhatt.
“Nirupa Bhatt has overseen the launch of the GIA India laboratories in Mumbai and Surat, and the GIA education programs in India,” said Susan Jacques, president and CEO of GIA. “She has been instrumental in the establishment of GIA India, and her tremendous contribution to the industry, to GIA India and to our mission will have a lasting impact that will long be remembered.” (Photo courtesy: GIA)
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