WDC President Polyakov Resigns, Fischler to Become Acting President
June 28, 17
(IDEX Online) – World Diamond Council (WDC) President Andrey Polyakov will be resigning by the end of this week, the WDC said. The decision is connected to Polyakov's planned resignation from ALROSA.
WDC Vice President Stephane Fischler will become acting President effective July 1, and will serve in this capacity until the end of the term of this Board, at which time he will start his two year term as WDC President. Polyakov became President of the WDC in May 2016 after serving as Vice President for the organization the year prior.
“It has been an honor to serve as President of the WDC and to be a part of an organization tasked with such an important mission for our industry, said Polyakov. “We have achieved much together, but assuring that the diamond supply chain remains virtually free of conflict diamonds will take vigilance and an ongoing commitment to education and training for the next generation of industry stewards.”
Fischler added, “We owe a debt of gratitude to Andrey for his leadership and I, along with the rest of the members, look forward to continuing the good work he began with us.”