The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has appointed Katherine Chappell, specialist in fair trade principles, as Special Advisor for Ethical Issues to its Council of Management, Gem Konnect reports.
Victoria McKay, COO of the LDB, commented: “Kathy’s knowledge of the gemstone and diamond industry is second to none with particular emphasis on ethical sourcing and fair trade principles. For the LDB, this means we can enhance our conversations around responsible sourcing and engage in a more relevant dialogue at the same time as strengthening the bourse’s understanding of specialist issues”.
Chappell said that she is “excited about the prospect of working with the management team and clarifying the industry’s fair trade principles”.
