Kedar Raul

Kedar Raul is an accomplished professional in the jewelry and gemology industry, currently serving as the Director of the GIA Surat Lab since June 2018, and is a member of the India Leadership Team. Prior to GIA, Kedar held the position of Director at the Grading Lab in Mumbai with VGL Group Jaipur from December 2016 to May 2018, where responsibilities included overseeing manufacturing, quality, and operations. Kedar also served as Vice President of Global Sourcing at Infinium Precious Resources Ltd. from August 2010 to June 2016, focusing on business development and strategic planning. Earlier roles include Associate Vice President at Gitanjali Gems Ltd. and Production Manager at Tara Ultimo, among others. Kedar's academic qualifications include a Senior Management Program from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, and multiple certifications from the GIA in diamond grading and pearls.