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21 Feb 2025

Shaunak J Parikh Elected Vice-Chairman of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)

Shaunak Jitendra Parikh has been elected as Vice-Chairman of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s export-oriented gem and jewellery industry with over 10,000 members.

A 3rd generation entrepreneur, Shaunak has over 30 years of experience with the industry and has been associated with the family business in various capacities from manufacturing, marketing and finance to overall strategic planning and decision making. He has been a member of the GJPEC’s committees for a number of years and has previously held key positions, including serving as the Convener of the Banking, Insurance, and Taxation Committee, as well as the Convener of International Exhibitions.

Besides him, there are four other Palanpuri diamantaires on the newly elected Committee of Administration, the highest decision-making leadership body of GJEPC. They are Ajesh Mehta, Nirav Bhansali, Nilesh Kothari and Anoop Mehta.