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Nootan Thawai Named Director of Production and Services for GSI

Ms. Thawai will be responsible for all production and services related to export activities.

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2 years ago

January 18, 2023

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Nootan Thawai

(PRESS RELEASE) MUMBAI, INDIA — Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, announced that Nootan Thawai has been named Director of Production and Services for the organization.

Ms Thawai, who joined GSI in 2011, has held several positions within GSI as the organization expanded within India and globally. In her new role, Ms. Thawai will be responsible for all production and services related to export activities. She will continue to supervise and manage production and service teams in GSI India, Hong Kong, Dubai, Israel and will work closely with the leadership teams to create new processes and procedures as GSI continues to expand its reach globally.

“I congratulate Nootan for this well-deserved promotion and I am confident that with her experience and leadership GSI will continue to thrive and expand its services globally” says Debbie Azar, president and co-founder of GSI. “The majority of GSI’s leadership are women, embodying GSI’s commitment to inclusive executive culture. We support women across all segments of the business, further strengthening our commitment to empowering women across our value chain.”

For more information, visit here or Parameshwari Bhattacharya at paree@gemscience.net.

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