De Beers chief trade and industry officer to step down
Zerouki will leave the group at the end of October after 20 years with the company
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De Beers Group has announced that chief trade and industry officer Feriel Zerouki will leave the company at the end of October 2025 after two decades with the business.
Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has held several senior roles focused on ethics, provenance and industry integrity.
She led the launch of Tracr and GemFair, two initiatives designed to improve traceability and responsible sourcing in the diamond industry.
She also serves as president of the World Diamond Council, where she has worked to strengthen the Kimberley Process and improve transparency in diamond certification. She will continue in that role until May 2026.
Al Cook, chief executive of De Beers Group, said: “Zerouki has played a pivotal role in establishing and upholding the highest standards of integrity and provenance within De Beers and across the global diamond industry.
“Her strategic insight and leadership have contributed meaningfully to initiatives that will leave a lasting impact on the sector. We thank her for her contributions and wish her continued success as she embarks on the next chapter of her career.”
Zerouki added: “Being part of De Beers has been an extraordinary journey. I am immensely proud of what we have built together, and deeply grateful for the people and partnerships that have defined these twenty years.”
