Press Release

GIA Board Announces Search for New President and CEO

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Aug. 8, 2013 – The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Board of Governors announced today that DHR International, the fifth largest retained executive search firm in the U.S., will undertake a global search for the Institute’s new president and CEO following the June 2013 departure of Donna M. Baker.
 
“GIA is an enduring institution with a strong management team, a global presence and 1,800 dedicated staff around the world,” said Board Chair and interim President and CEO Susan M. Jacques. “With this strong foundation, I am confident that the Institute will continue to fulfill its mission to protect the global gem and jewelry buying public through gemological research, professional education, and gem identification and grading laboratory services.”
 
DHR conducts search assignments for Fortune 1000 as well as prominent venture firms and early-stage companies. DHR will conduct a global search for a chief executive to continue GIA’s legacy of professionalism, integrity and innovation, reviewing candidates with experience from the gem and jewelry industry, related sectors and those with applicable global experience.
 
Those interested in discussing qualifications for the position may contact DHR International at telephone +1 (612) 252-9309 or contact us.

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
 
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism.