Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India - Securing Public Trust in Gems & Jewellery
Diamond World|July - August 2020
As the new Managing Director of GIA India, Sriram Natarajan talks about taking over the reins at a challenging time, education and creating awareness in the time of the pandemic, GIA’s new and improved Melee Analysis, the future of AI in diamond grading and more
Sriram Natarajan
Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India - Securing Public Trust in Gems & Jewellery

You have taken over this new role as the MD of GIA at a rather challenging time - as the MD what are your immediate priorities?

These are indeed challenging times that have impacted just about every industry. I am thankful to be a part of the gem and jewellery industry, which is resilient and has emerged stronger from downturns in the past. I also feel privileged to be a part of GIA– the leader in gemmological research, instrumentation, grading analysis and education – and help further the Institute’s mission to ensure the public trust in gems and jewellery. I thank Nirupa for putting together a great team, and as a leader, your job is already half done when you have a strong team.In these times, our focus is on creating a safe environment for our employees in Mumbai and Surat and pushing ourselves to meet the needs of our clients.The lockdown has accelerated the pace of digital adoption to stay connected with people, and we are doing our part in reaching out to the trade extensively using digital tools.

Why do you think education and awareness in the gems & jewellery industry is more critical now, given the current scenario?

Education has always been important and will continue to remain important for the ever-evolving gem and jewellery industry, and GIA has been a pioneer in gemmological education. GIA issued its first Graduate Gemology diploma in 1948, and has helped train more than 365,000 students since it was founded in 1931.GIA’s comprehensive gemmology and jewellery education prepares people starting a new career or looking for the next step in their profession for success in the industry.

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