Stefan Foubert - Diamond Storyteller

Stefan Foubert, also known as the Diamond Storyteller, has a diverse and extensive background in the diamond and jewelry industry. Stefan started their career in 1989 as a Retail and Export Manager for Ava Papierwaren nv. From there, they moved on to work at various companies, including IGC Group, where they served as a Partner and played a key role in the company's diamond production and sourcing efforts.

At ROCK, Stefan held the position of Managing Director from 2007 to 2010. Stefan then joined AXIOME Group as a Partner, where they focused on high-end jewelry manufacturing and diamond sourcing.

In 2010, Stefan joined A. Link and Co as a Diamond Project Manager for "De Beers Forevermark." Stefan managed the distribution of Forevermark diamonds and also served as the Purchasing Manager for A. Link and Co, sourcing diamonds from different locations worldwide.

In 2011, Stefan became the Managing Director of Anvers De Luxe, overseeing the company's operations. Stefan later joined Maasmechelen Village as a Retail Operations Manager in 2018, managing the daily activities of the "love the Diamond" project.

In 2015, Stefan became a Managing Partner at Untold Antwerp, a niche diamond jewelry brand that focuses on co-creating personalized pieces with customers, inspired by their personal stories.

Most recently, in 2022, Stefan joined Nivoda as the Market Development Manager for Europe. In this role, they are responsible for revolutionizing the way jewelry retailers do business in this increasingly digital world, offering them a solution to strengthen profits, increase efficiency, and accelerate growth by sourcing diamonds at competitive prices and solving logistical challenges associated with international diamond purchasing.

Overall, Stefan Foubert's work experience demonstrates their deep knowledge and expertise in the diamond and jewelry industry, as well as their ability to manage operations, source diamonds, and develop innovative solutions for businesses.

Stefan Foubert - Diamond Storyteller received a Master's degree in Applied Economics with a specialization in International business affairs from the University of Antwerp. Stefan attended this university from 1985 to 1991. In 1994, they pursued a short-term course at the HRD Institute of Gemology in Antwerp, where they focused on diamond grading and identification.