The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, will retire at the end of 2025. The institute has launched a global search for a successor.
Lisa Locklear, Chair of the GIA Board of Governors, stated, “Susan Jacques is an exceptional leader for GIA and the global gem and jewellery business. Under her skilled, empathetic, and innovative leadership, GIA has reached unprecedented heights of accomplishment in frequently difficult circumstances. Susan’s dedicated work as president and CEO positions the GIA well to continue its crucial goal of guaranteeing public trust in gems and jewellery.”
Susan Jacques took over as president and CEO of GIA on January 1, 2014, following a six-month interim tenure. She had previously served on the GIA Board of Governors from 1996, including as Chair from 2008 to 2014. As CEO, she remained a member of the Board.
Jacques stated, “At GIA, I have been fortunate to lead one of the industry’s most trusted organizations and passionate teams around the world as we ensured the truth about gems through innovation, service, and knowledge.” As I embark on this new chapter in my life, I am confident and hopeful about GIA‘s and the gem and jewellery industries’ future success. I will assist with the transition of GIA‘s new head until the end of the year.”