NCDIA taps May as new director

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December 14, 2007

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New York—The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) has named diamond industry executive Robert May its new executive director, the organization announced on Friday.

May's term officially begins on Jan. 1. He replaces Sam Merksamer, whose resignation was announced last week.

A veteran with more than 20 years in the industry, May previously served as brand manager for Pluczenik, one of the industry's largest Diamond Trading Co. sightholders. Prior to Pluczenik, he worked in retail management and was a senior partner at the Diamond Promotion Service/JWT.

NCDIA President Jordon Fine said May is "uniquely positioned" within the industry to help grow the NCDIA.

"The NCDIA board is looking forward to the leadership platform and programs that Robert is developing," Fine said.

May said in addition to growing membership, his goals for 2008 include helping members better reach consumers, noting there is "untapped consumer demand for natural colored diamonds."

The NCDIA represents global suppliers, manufacturers and retailers of colored diamonds. The NCDIA launched a Web site, NCDIA.com, earlier this year. The site contains a design gallery, podcasts and educational and marketing materials.

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