3 Days | 2 Premier Events | One Iconic Venue — BDB, Mumbai
Sept 22–23: GII – AGDRT 2025 | Sept 24: BDB Leadership Series
BDB Leadership Series 2025
Speakers
After the tremendous success of our 2024 Leadership Series, we’re excited to bring it back this year! Once again, industry leaders and professionals will gather to share insights, discuss emerging trends, and shape the future of the diamond and jewellery sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.
The 2024 edition was a resounding success – packed with engaging sessions, thought leadership, and invaluable networking opportunities.
It brought together global minds, fresh ideas, and inspired actions for the industry’s future.
Valuable insights into the industry trends and market dynamics.
Understand the global diamond markets intricacies and challenges.
Connect with peers and industry leaders.
3Learn from successful industry players and thought leaders, gain ideas and strategies.
4Speakers
Executive Vice President, Gemological Institute of America [GIA]
Thomas M. Moses is the executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer of GIA and a member of the GIA Board of Governors. He earned his GIA Graduate Gemologist diploma in 1976 and began work at the GIA laboratory in Santa Monica in 1977; in 1986, he joined the New York laboratory to understudy Robert Crowningshield, one of the world’s most revered gemologists, and follow in his footsteps. Mr. Moses has been instrumental in furthering the institute’s gem identification and research. He has headed many critical projects at GIA and co-authored prominent articles for its quarterly journal, Gems & Gemology.
Founder of HubWis Strategic Creations
Liang Weizhang is a veteran strategist in the diamond, gemstone, and jewellery industry with nearly 30 years of experience spanning China and global markets. As former President of the Guangzhou Diamond Exchange, he played a pivotal role in building China's international diamond trading ecosystem, including cross-border rough diamond tenders and partnerships with leading platforms such as DMCC and GJEPC. Liang has been instrumental in fostering industry dialogue by organising major conferences like the Guangzhou International Diamond & Jewellery Conference and the China International Lab-grown Diamond Innovation & Development Conference. As founder of HubWis Strategic Creations, he now leads consultancy and research initiatives focused on market intelligence, ecosystem development, strategic innovation and resources-bridging in the jewellery sector. Widely recognised for his policy insight and public engagement, Liang continues to shape the future of the industry through thought leadership and international collaboration.
Vice Chairman, Malabar Group
Mr. K.P. Abdul Salam is the Vice Chairman and a founding member of Malabar Group. With over two decades of experience, he has been instrumental in shaping the group's global vision and building Malabar Gold & Diamonds into a world-renowned brand. Armed with an MBA in Marketing and Finance, Mr. Salam combines sharp business insight with a strong leadership ethos. His career spans corporate sectors across India and the Middle East, where he led multi-million dollar operations. He played a key role in creating Malabar's unique business model and driving its expansion across international markets. A passionate mentor and strategic leader, Mr. Salam continues to guide the group’s diversification and growth across industries.
Managing Director, Abaran Timeless Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. Honorary Consul, Kingdom of Morocco
Dr. Pratap Kamath is a respected leader in India’s diamond and jewellery industry. As Managing Director of Abaran Timeless Jewellery, he has championed craftsmanship, trust, and innovation in luxury retail for nearly a century. A Graduate Gemologist from GIA and an MBA in Finance and Marketing, he brings deep technical and strategic expertise to the diamond trade. He is a founder member and board director of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), actively shaping policy and industry standards. Through his international role as Honorary Consul of Morocco and affiliations with YPO and EO, he bridges global perspectives with domestic growth. Dr. Kamath is also committed to ethical practices and community impact through initiatives under the Abaran Foundation.
Managing Director of De Beers India
Amit Pratihari, a stalwart in the realm of retail, is the Managing Director of De Beers Forevermark in India. With over 2 decades of diverse experience in apparel and fashion retailing, his strategic acumen, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to driving sales and growth, have set him apart in the industry. His journey, stemming from humble beginnings in a small town in India, exemplifies his unwavering dedication and drive for success. Amit has been an invaluable member of the India core team since the inception of the brand in 2011, contributing significantly to its growth and success.
Founder, CaratLane | Investor & Entrepreneur
Mithun Sacheti is the visionary founder of CaratLane, India’s leading omni-channel jewellery brand. Over 15 years, he scaled the company to ₹3,000+ Cr in revenue with a 50% CAGR, setting new benchmarks in capital-efficient, data-driven retail. His strategic partnership with Titan Company, culminating in a ₹17,000 Cr valuation and landmark exit in 2023, marked one of India’s largest D2C transactions. Renowned for blending design innovation with digital-first strategies, Mithun redefined accessible luxury in the jewellery sector. Today, he invests across sectors including fintech, consumer goods, and energy, while mentoring founders and driving new ventures. At heart, he remains a passionate jewellery expert and hands-on builder, constantly exploring the next frontier in business.
Partner, Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers
Mr. Ashish Pethe is a seasoned leader in the Indian gems and jewellery sector with over 25 years of industry experience. As Partner at Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers—a heritage brand established in 1909 with 25 stores across three states—he spearheads marketing, procurement, legal, and administration functions. An engineer from VJTI and MBA from Symbiosis Pune, Mr. Pethe has held several influential roles, including National Chairman of the All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), Director at GJSCI and IBJA, and committee member for hallmarking reforms with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. He is widely respected for his thought leadership, especially in gold trade policy, retail innovations, and marketing, and frequently lectures at trade seminars and academic institutions.
Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut
Olivia Landau is the Founder and CEO of The Clear Cut, the largest digitally native only natural diamond jewelry company in the U.S., specializing in bespoke bridal and everyday fine jewelry. A 4th generation diamond expert and G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist (GG), she started The Clear Cut as an educational blog before transforming it into a multi-million-dollar direct-to-consumer brand revolutionizing the way people buy diamonds. Committed to transparency and innovation, The Clear Cut is reshaping the industry by leveraging technology to enhance consumer trust and showcase the provenance of natural diamonds. Landau has been recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur’s 100 Women of Impact, Inc.’s 5000 List, and Digiday’s Future Leader in Fashion Award. The Clear Cut has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Business Insider, TechCrunch, The New York Times, and more.
BDB Leadership Series is to Inspire, Connect & provide invaluable insights from the industry leaders.
The BDB Leadership Series is themed “Polishing Our Future” to highlight our commitment to improving the diamond industry. This theme reflects our focus on overcoming challenges , embracing innovation & fostering growth & excellence
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