Stevens, the earlier CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, will deal with the perform of chief enterprise officer and head of sustainability for North America.
She goes to succeed Avi Levy, who has served as president of IGI North America since 2019. He’ll in all probability be leaving the company nevertheless has not shared the place he’ll head subsequent.
“It has been an honor to work with the IGI group to serve our shoppers and the commerce. I lengthen my deepest appreciation to everyone for his or her help and collaboration all through my time at IGI,” acknowledged Levy.
“Tiffany is a revered chief, and I’ve full confidence in her functionality to drive the group forward.”
Tehmasp Printer, worldwide CEO at IGI, welcomed Stevens to the chief group.
“Her licensed and public protection background and intensive commerce knowledge and relationships align with our mission to uphold the perfect necessities of gemological excellence. I look forward to working with Tiffany to proceed driving IGI’s growth and thank Avi for his administration over the earlier 5 years,” acknowledged Printer.
“Avi has been instrumental in driving our enterprise by partnerships and mannequin growth. We’re grateful for his contributions and wish him good success in future endeavors.”
In her earlier perform at JVC, Stevens led efforts to promote sustainable and clear present chain practices, impacting advocacy and education throughout the jewelry sector commerce.
Stevens has tackled a variety of factors related to the commerce, along with diamond sanctions, selling, and environmental impression, working with authorities officers and supply chain stakeholders to protect buyers.
Stevens shared her pleasure regarding the new perform.
“IGI is renowned for its dedication to scientific and ethical integrity. That’s an thrilling enterprise the place experience, finesse, and perception converge,” she acknowledged.
“I look forward to working with the wonderful IGI group to advance gemology education, promote transparency and obligation, and uphold our core values of scientific excellence and ethical accountability.”
Primarily based by the Lorie family in Antwerp in 1975, IGI now operates 30 laboratories and 19 education facilities in diamond and jewelry amenities across the globe.
It was acquired by private equity huge Blackstone in Might 2023.