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CEO of Natural Diamond Council to Step Down at End of Year

The announcement follows the successful signing of the Luanda Accord, committing more diamond producers to provide funding support for the promotion of natural diamonds

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1 year ago

July 10, 2025

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David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council, has announced plans to leave the role.

He stated in a LinkedIn post on Sunday:

Following the successful signing of the Luanda Accord committing more diamond producers to provide funding support for the promotion of natural diamonds, I have advised our Board of Directors that I will be stepping down from my position at the Natural Diamond Council at the end of 2025.

I remain committed to the mission of the NDC through the remainder of the year, including the onboarding of new members and the launch of a successful new campaign in Q4.

My plans after the NDC? To enjoy a life of retirement, spending more time with friends and family, and traveling more. Unless something exciting tempts me to do otherwise!

Kellie became CEO of the NDC in 2019, taking over the position after Jean-Marc Lieberherr left the organization.

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