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WFDB appoints ambassador

March 05, 2008

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Antwerp, Belgium—Gem Certification and Assurance Laboratory Executive Vice President Howard M. Pomerantz is set to serve as an ambassador for the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB).

According to a media release issued on Monday, the WFDB's executive committee appointed Pomerantz as a roving ambassador for the WFDB Mark Associate Member Programme.

Launched in June 2006, the WFDB Mark is a trademarked logo that approved members of the WFDB-affiliated diamond exchanges in good standing can display to clients and suppliers to show they abide by the bourses' code of principles.

Pomerantz will spread the word about the program on an upcoming tour of the 26 WFDB member bourses.

In a statement, the WFDB executive committee said, "Our plan is to establish the WFDB Mark Associate Member Programme to benefit our industry. In maintaining consumer trust, Howard will play an important part as he is passionate about the WFDB mark."

Pomerantz said the program offers a range of opportunities and benefits to companies and organizations that live up to the WFDB's code of principles.

He said serving an as ambassador for the WFDB is "both an honor and a personal challenge."
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