GJEPC names Rajiv Jain as chairman, Sanjay Kothari as head

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, GJEPC announced the Chairman for the next session, 2010- 2012. Mr. Rajiv Jain has taken over as the Chairman of GJEPC along with Mr. Sanjay Kothari who is now appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Council.

Mr. Rajiv Jain takes over the charge from Mr. Vasant Mehta, and brings with him 23 years of experience in the Gem and Jewellery industry. He is knowledgeable on identification and manufacturing of rough stones and has a huge experience of sourcing the rough stones from across wherever they are found across the World. Some of his other memberships include, Vice President, Jewellers Association, Jaipur, Director, International Coloured Gemstone association, New York, Vice Chairman, Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery, Jaipur & Vice Chairman, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce among others.

Mr. Jain was also the Promoter-Director of Vaibhav Gems Ltd., first company from the industry to be listed in NSE/BSE, India. He was a recipient of the Gunijan Award 2004, from the Governor of Rajasthan, as an outstanding citizen of Rajasthan. Having been an integral part of the Council for the past 2 years as the Vice Chairman, Mr. Jain steps into the role of Chairman with the experience of the heading  GJEPC as well.

Mr. Sanjay Kothari comes from a background of Medical Science, and is a leader in his own rights. His leadership qualities saw him being elected as a Chairman for 4 and half years, which is the longest period served by any Chairman of the Council. He has held various positions ion the council including being Convener, Exhibitions for many years before becoming Convener, Promotions & Marketing. Under his able leadership, council initiated ‘ANANT”  diamond promotion program & also, ‘India International Jewellery Week’ India’s first ever Jewellery Week .He has also led, or been member of various Gems & Jewellery Industry delegations, organized by the Council to Countries such as Latin America, Middle-East.

Mr. Kothari is a highly respected member of the Gem and Jewellery industry, a visionary and a philanthropist. He is a member of the Gem and Jewellery National Relief fund, and Jagat Maitri Trust. He is also one of the Directors of M/s. Diatrends Jewellery Pvt. Ltd.

With the industry entirely out of the crutches of economic downturn, GJEPC enters this new leg with leaders who have over the years established themselves as prominent experts of the G&J industry.

Notes to Editor
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council is an all - India apex body for Gem & Jewellery representing 5,500 members. Set up in 1966, it operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.