– UK, London – Gem Diamonds Limited (LON: GEMD) announced the appointment of Janet Blas to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 1 April 2025
Janet Blas will also join the Audit Committee as Chair and the Remuneration Committee as a member.
The Board also announced the appointment of current Non-Executive Director Rosalind Kainyah as the Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee with effect from 1 April 2025 to replace current Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Michael Lynh-Bell, who will be retiring from the Board on that date.
Harry Kenyon-Slaney, Chair of Gem Diamonds, said: “I am delighted to welcome Janet Blas onto the Board. Janet has a wealth of finance and resource sector experience, and we look forward to the wisdom and insight that she will bring to our discussions.”
About Janet Blas
Janet Blas is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the gemstone and mining industries. She holds a Certified Public Accountant qualification, complemented by a BSc in Accountancy. She began her career with PwC, building a solid technical foundation in financial management and audit practices. She has established herself as an effective Audit & Risk Committee Chair, demonstrating a deep understanding of governance practices in both listed and privately held mining companies.
Janet Blas holds non-Executive board roles with Sedibelo Resources and Cornish Lithium, alongside her executive position as CFO and Director of Bacanora Lithium. All these companies are privately held. Her previous tenure as CFO at Gemfields Group has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and strategic demands of the precious minerals sector. Janet Blas also held several senior positions with ENRC Plc, including a key role in ENRC’s initial public offering on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange when the company joined the FTSE 100 index. Janet Blas was part of the Audit and Assurance Services Team at Ernst & Young LLP in London and PWC in the Philippines.
Janet Blas is recognized for her strong board governance experience, consistently implementing effective financial oversight structures. Her career has predominantly focused on the mining industry, where she has developed in-depth sector expertise across various commodities and established a proven track record leading teams across multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, she has been actively involved in integrating ESG principles into operations, emphasizing ethical mining practices, transparency, and community engagement.
About Gem Diamonds
Gem Diamonds is a leading global producer of high-value diamonds. The Company owns 70% of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The Letšeng mine is famous for the production of large, exceptional white diamonds, making it the highest dollar-per-carat kimberlite diamond mine in the world.
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