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Based at GIA\u2019s global headquarters in Carlsbad, California, he assumed his new role in early August and now reports directly to GIA President and CEO, Pritesh Patel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this position, Natarajan will oversee the vision, strategy, and direction of <a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIA<\/a>\u2019s global laboratory operations, including diamond grading and jewellery services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRam is a dynamic leader who understands both <a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIA<\/a>\u2019s mission and the needs of our clients,\u201d said Patel. \u201cHis knowledge and leadership will be instrumental as we expand technologies, processes, and services to further strengthen our laboratory operations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natarajan has been with <a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIA<\/a> India since 2017, initially serving as Vice President of Laboratory Operations before being named Managing Director in 2020. During his tenure, he oversaw both laboratory and education functions in India, drawing on more than 30 years of international operational and leadership experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is a privilege to lead <a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIA<\/a>\u2019s global laboratories,\u201d said Natarajan. \u201cI am eager to collaborate with our teams and clients to continue delivering the quality and excellence that define <a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIA<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4cs.gia.edu\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIA<\/a> is expected to announce a new Managing Director for its India operations later this year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Sriram \u2018Ram\u2019 Natarajan, former Managing Director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited, as Senior Vice President of Laboratory Operations. 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