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Sriram ‘Ram’ Natarajan Promoted to GIA Senior VP of Laboratory Operations August 22, 2025 (0 comments)
Carlsbad, CA--Sriram 'Ram' Natarajan, previously managing director of the GIA India Laboratory Private Limited, has been appointed to a new role as senior vice president of laboratory operations for the Gemological Institute of America.
Natarajan began his new responsibilities in early August, based at GIA’s world headquarters in Carlsbad. He reports to Pritesh Patel, GIA president and CEO.
In this new role, Natarajan will lead and establish the vision and direction for GIA laboratory operations, including diamond grading and jewelry services, GIA said in a statement.
“Ram is a dynamic leader closely attuned to GIA’s mission and the needs of our laboratory clients,” Patel said. “As we continue to introduce new technologies and processes to advance efficiency, and develop new laboratory products and services, his expertise, insight and experience will be invaluable.”
Since 2020, Natarajan was the managing director of GIA India, reporting to the board of directors of GIA India Laboratory. In that role, he was responsible for education and laboratory activities in India. He joined GIA India in 2017 as vice president of laboratory operations, bringing with him three decades of extensive operational and leadership experience across various international industries.
A new managing director of GIA India is expected to be announced in the fourth quarter.