Tiffany Stevens, who recently stepped down as CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), is now set to lead IGI North America. She has been appointed as Chief Business Officer and Head of Sustainability, succeeding Avi Levy, who has been the President of IGI North America since 2019.
Stevens expressed enthusiasm about her new role, stating, “This is an exciting business where technology, finesse, and trust converge. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptional IGI team to advance gemology education, promote transparency and responsibility, and uphold our values of scientific excellence and ethical accountability.”
During her tenure at JVC, Stevens advocated for sustainable and transparent practices in the jewelry supply chain, significantly influencing advocacy and education within the industry.
Tehmasp Printer, the global CEO at IGI, emphasized that Stevens’ legal and public policy background, along with her extensive industry experience, align perfectly with IGI’s mission to maintain the highest standards of gemological excellence. He also acknowledged Levy’s contributions and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Last May, a subsidiary of Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset management company, acquired the IGI network, which includes 30 laboratories and 19 gemology schools, for $570 million.
