10-05-2018
The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) has recently appointed Aviel Elia as the new managing director, replacing Eli Avidar who joined IDI in 2007.
An attorney, Elia has served as legal advisor and company secretary of IDI since 2013 involving in development of company strategies and transaction negotiations. He also has rich experience in corporate and operational management.
IDI chairman Boaz Moldawsky said: “I am very pleased that Aviel Elia has agreed to assume the position of IDI Managing Director. Aviel is very well versed in IDI’s mission and activities. He has shown leadership, initiative and commitment. We are all very pleased that he will now be leading the organisation.”
Elia said: “I am very excited to assume my new role with IDI and to lead its talented and devoted staff. I was fortunate to have worked under Eli Avidar and I learned a great deal from him. IDI is in a unique position to work together with all parts of the industry to strengthen the Israeli diamond sector, by initiating new projects and by providing important assistance and tools to diamantaires, as we have in the past.”
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