Mark Boston, ex-CEO of diamond brokers H. Goldie & Co., has passed away at the age of 71. Boston died at Royal Trinity Hospice in London “after 11 years of battling cancer”, according to IDEX Online.
Boston worked in the diamond industry for 45 years. He started his way as a rough sorter for the Diamond Trading Company (DTC), which is now De Beers’ Global Sightholder Sales. After visiting Mumbai in 1964, Boston became a supporter of the diamond trade with India.
His daughter Rachel commented: “His personal contribution to the diamond industry at large cannot be underestimated. His pioneering vision and passion for India paved the way for many Indian diamond companies to become some of the world’s leading manufacturers. His guidance, support and unwavering belief in people helped shape these businesses and shone a light on the talent and capabilities of Surat and in realizing its full potential to the world”.
