IDEX Group Announces Anish Kuriakose as New CEO

(Antwerp, 2 September 2026) - IDEX Group today announces that Erez Rivlin has stepped down as Interim CEO, effective August 20, 2026, and that Anish Kuriakose has been appointed CEO of the leading online diamond-trading platform, effective September 1, 2026.

Anish brings extensive knowledge of IDEX, its customers, suppliers, operations, and the international diamond industry, having played a key role in IDEX's European operations and commercial development. He will now lead the Group into its next phase, with a strong focus on strengthening the core business, modernizing the IDEX platform, expanding international reach, and building sustainable long-term growth.

"I am honored to take on the responsibility of leading IDEX Group," said Anish. "IDEX has built a trusted position in the global diamond industry over more than two decades, and my priority will be to build on that foundation while modernizing our technology, strengthening our relationships with the trade, and developing new opportunities for sustainable growth. I look forward to working closely with our team, shareholders, customers, suppliers, and industry partners as we begin this next chapter."

Anish takes over from Erez, who served as Interim CEO for more than six months. During that time, Erez played a key role in helping the Company navigate a critical period and pursue new strategic directions. Under his leadership, IDEX implemented a restructuring plan, expanded the range of products and services offered to its clients, and improved the Group's overall financial position.

Erez will remain actively involved with IDEX Group in a new capacity as an advisor, continuing to develop the Group's research activities and contributing to financial and other special projects. As a shareholder of IDEX Group, Erez will also continue to oversee the Group's overall business and strategic direction.

Going forward, Erez plans to focus his time on consulting in the mining and rough diamond trading sectors, primarily in Africa. We are sincerely grateful to Erez for his leadership, dedication, and contribution during this important period.

ABOUT IDEX

IDEX offers a unique combination of legacy and innovation. It provides a trusted online diamond-trading service, based on more than two decades of experience serving our valued customers, and proprietary data and technology applications aimed at providing transparency, digitalization, and efficient financing to multiple industry players.

IDEX is the leading online diamond-trading platform for professional diamond traders, located in the main diamond hubs of Antwerp, Mumbai, and New York. IDEX features online, live, natural and lab-grown diamond supply listings with dynamic pricing features and a proprietary and unique online transaction clearing function, GDTâ„¢.

IDEX is also a leader and innovator in diamond pricing products. The widely used and followed IDEX Diamond Index has been published continuously since 2004 and is the first and oldest index based on actual listing data. IDEX also publishes a widely followed diamond price benchmark and provides traders with online, real-time asking prices research tools.