The London Diamond Bourse (LDB), the United Kingdom’s principal diamond trading bourse, has elected Charlotte Rose as its new President, making her the first woman in the organisation’s 86-year history to hold the post.
She is also believed to be the first woman to serve as President of any diamond bourse worldwide. The appointment was announced following the London Diamond Bourse’s Annual General Meeting.
New leadership team
Rose succeeds David Troostwyk, who served as President for two and a half years and will continue as Vice President. Wolf Rabstein has joined the Council as Treasurer, while Paul Koppelman has been re-elected as Executive Officer.
“For now, I take it as a sign that this is an industry capable of change, and that our members are ready for it,” London Diamond Bourse President Charlotte Rose said.
About the bourse
Established in 1940, the London Diamond Bourse is the UK’s principal diamond trading bourse and a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). It provides a secure and regulated marketplace for the trade in diamonds and other precious stones.