Eli Avidar, managing director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies, has joined the President's Council of CIBJO.
"Eli's outstanding record as managing director of IDI and his skill, knowledge, and great vision will certainly improve and enhance the role of CIBJO worldwide, especially in the areas of corporate social responsibility, education, and the Centre of Excellence," CIBJO President Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri said in a statement.
Avidar has been IDI's managing director since 2007. He pioneered the Israeli diamond industry's expansion into China and India, establishing an IDI office in Hong Kong in 2007. The organization is opening an office in India this year.
Before joining IDI, Avidar had a career in Israel's Foreign Service and government.