Cecilia F.

Cecilia F. serves as the Senior Director of APAC Market Development & Strategy at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) since 2020, leading initiatives aimed at enhancing client engagement and stakeholder relationships while promoting the highest standards in gemology. Prior to this role, Cecilia was an Advisory Council Member for the Communications Committee at The Women's Foundation, focusing on mentoring future female leaders and fostering a positive workplace. A former Management Consultant at Brand Architect, Cecilia worked closely with CEOs and startup founders to redefine luxury and consumerism. Previous leadership positions include Managing Director for Wellendorff Gold-Creationen in Greater China and General Manager for La Montre Hermès across multiple regions. Earlier experience at L'Oréal included various roles in the Luxury Products Division. Cecilia holds a Master’s degree in European Studies from EDHEC Business School, a Bachelor of Business Administration from EU Business School, and is currently enrolled in the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.