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Zerouki resigns as De Beers chief trade, industry officer

Feriel Zerouki

Feriel Zerouki

9th October 2025

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Feriel Zerouki will step down as De Beers chief trade and industry officer and member of the executive committee at the end of October.

She joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the company’s leadership in ethics, provenance and industry integrity, the diamond miner says.

Zerouki led the launch of Tracr and GemFair, two major initiatives that advanced traceability and responsible sourcing in the diamond industry, strengthening consumer confidence and setting new benchmarks for transparency and sustainability.

Beyond her work at De Beers, she has led efforts to enhance the Kimberley Process and improve transparency in mining-origin certification as president of the World Diamond Council, a role she will continue until the end of May 2026.

“Feriel has played a pivotal role in establishing and upholding the highest standards of integrity and provenance within De Beers and across the global diamond industry. Her strategic insight and leadership have contributed meaningfully to initiatives that will leave a lasting impact on the sector. We thank her for her contributions and wish her continued success as she embarks on the next chapter of her career," De Beers CEO Al Cook comments.

Reflecting on her time at De Beers, Zerouki, said: “Being part of De Beers has been an extraordinary journey. I am immensely proud of what we have built together and deeply grateful for the people and partnerships that have defined these 20 years. I leave with pride in our shared achievements and with excitement for what lies ahead.”

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

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