HRD Antwerp Opens Mumbai Office

HRD Antwerp is opening a representative office in Mumbai, India. The office will provide “custom-tailored services” to the Indian market, according to appointed General Manager Georges Brys.

Devika Gidwani has been appointed COO and Country Head for the Indian office. She will be responsible for expanding the HRD Brand and representing its certification, education, and equipment interests in the country.

Gidwani worked at the Diamond Trading Company (DTC) for 11 years. 

HRD Antwerp NV is the recently created commercial subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the private foundation formerly known as the Hoge Raad voor Diamant (HRD). 

HRD Antwerp operates five services: the HRD Diamond Lab, the Precious Stones Lab, HRD Education, HRD Equipment and HRD Research.