Feriel Zerouki steps down as CTIO, DeBeers
DeBeers thanks her for contributions & wishes a success De Beers Group announced that Feriel Zerouki, Chief Trade and Industry Officer [CTIO] and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave the company at the end of October 2025. Feriel joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the company’s leadership in ethics, provenance and industry integrity. She 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, Feriel 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. Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, said: “Feriel has played a pivotal role in...