New York: The Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association, Inc. (IDCA) unanimously elected a new executive committee for 2016, choosing Pioneer Gems’ Ashok Sancheti as president.

Rakesh Barmecha of Niru NY Ltd. has been elected vice president, Amikam’s Jay Mehta is secretary, Nirav Doshi of Jewelex NY Ltd. is treasurer and Prateek Nigam of Oriental Gemco (NY), Inc. has been picked as joint secretary, according to a statement released December 14.

In addition, the IDCA’s new board includes these directors: Mr. Shailesh Jhalani of Prompt Gem Imptrs, Inc. Mr. Alok Mehta of IDD, Mr. Atit Mehta of Atit Diamond Corp, Mr. Rajeev Pandya of Ashi LLC, Mr. Neeraj Rawat of Rawat Gems, Mr. Neil Savalia of Neil Savalia, Inc., Mr. Mehul Shah of Shivani Gems, Inc. Mr. Rayaz Takat of Takat Gems USA, Inc. and Mr. Nilesh Sheth of Nice Diamonds.