Governance

Strong governance is in the best interest of our members and the global jewellery & watch industry at large.

We are committed to effective transparent decision-making at the Board level and throughout the organisation. The members of our Board of Directors, the governing body, are proven C suite leaders who guide our Executive Director and Management, ensure the continued integrity of our people and processes, oversee risk management, and position our initiative to deliver on our purpose.

We are currently shaping the governance structure through benchmarking of best practices and multi-stakeholder consultation with our members, NGOs, the academic world, and financial institutions. We will update you in the coming weeks.

Governance Framework

Board of Directors

Marie-Claire Daveu

Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering
WJI 2030 Co-Chair

Cyrille Vigneron

President & CEO, Cartier SA
WJI 2030 Co-Chair

Dr. Anino Emuwa

Managing Director, Avandis Consulting, Founder of 100 Women @ Davos

Georg Kell

CHAIRMAN, ARABESQUE, FOUNDER, UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT.

Frédéric Grangié

President, CHANEL Horlogerie Joaillerie

Licia Mattioli

CEO, Mattioli S.p.A

Raj Mehta

Director, Rosy Blue

Bernadette Pinet-Cuoq

Executive President, UFBJOP

Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri

President, The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO)

Iris Van Der Veken

Executive Director & Secretary General,
Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

Board Terms of Reference

Board of Directors

Marie-Claire Daveu

Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering
WJI 2030 Co-Chair

Cyrille Vigneron

President & CEO, Cartier SA
WJI 2030 Co-Chair

Dr. Anino Emuwa

Managing Director, Avandis Consulting, Founder of 100 Women @ Davos

Georg Kell

CHAIRMAN, ARABESQUE, FOUNDER, UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT.

Frédéric Grangié

President, CHANEL Horlogerie Joaillerie

Licia Mattioli

CEO, Mattioli S.p.A

Raj Mehta

Director, Rosy Blue

Bernadette Pinet-Cuoq

Executive President, UFBJOP

Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri

President, The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO)

Iris Van Der Veken

Executive Director & Secretary General

Board Terms of Reference

The WJI 2030 Committees

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Committee

The multi-stakeholder approach is central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and it is reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Committee is therefore to provide for a forum in which all stakeholders (see definition below at Art. 3.11.) are represented and can express their views, concerns and ideas
Terms of Reference

Public Affairs and Communications Committee

WJI 2030 is committed to have in place and to implement a Key Communications and Public Affairs Engagement Strategy. The purpose of the Public Affairs and Communications Committee (the “Committee”) is therefore to advise and provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and to the Board regarding the communication, outreach and advocacy strategy of WJI 2030.
Terms of Reference

Risk and Compliance Committee

The purpose of the Risk and Compliance Committee is to provide oversight and, where appropriate, provide advice and recommendations to the Board on the implementation and operation of WJI 2030’s compliance framework.
Terms of Reference

Talent & Education Committee

Knowledge sharing and education are central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and it is reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the Talent & Education Committee is therefore to serve as a thematic forum to support the implementation of education and knowledge sharing, within WJI 2030’s learning framework, namely by conducting research in the fields of interest for the purposes of WJI 2030, by publishing and making the results of said research available to the wider public, by organising and conducting seminars, workshops, and roundtables, gathering experts, as well as students and researchers, and by awarding scholarships or grants to foster research in line with WJI 2030’s purposes.
Terms of Reference

New Technologies & Innovation Committee

New Technologies and Innovation are central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and it is reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the New Technologies & Innovation Committee is therefore to serve as a thematic forum to support the implementation of knowledge sharing, focusing on the use of new technologies and development of new and innovative industry solutions with a focus on transparency and traceability, notably by conducting research in the fields of interest for the purposes of WJI 2030, by publishing and making the results of said research available to the wider public, by organising and conducting seminars, workshops, and roundtables, gathering experts and researchers.
Terms of Reference

ESG Committee

The purpose of the ESG Committee is to set the direction of WJI 2030’s ESG reporting framework aligned with best practices and the evolving regulatory landscape, and develop an assurance framework to report reliable data on progress.
Terms of Reference

Multi-stakeholder Action Committees

The multi-stakeholder approach, namely multistakeholder collaboration, initiatives and actions of members, non-members, experts, civil society and the wider public on the topics covered by the three strategic pillars, are central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and are reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the Multistakeholder Action Committees is therefore to provide a forum to develop the strategy, action plans, pilot programs and extend impact across WJI 2030’s three pillars.
Terms of Reference

The WJI 2030 Committees

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Committee

The multi-stakeholder approach is central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and it is reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Committee is therefore to provide for a forum in which all stakeholders (see definition below at Art. 3.11.) are represented and can express their views, concerns and ideas
Terms of Reference

Public Affairs and Communications Committee

WJI 2030 is committed to have in place and to implement a Key Communications and Public Affairs Engagement Strategy. The purpose of the Public Affairs and Communications Committee (the “Committee”) is therefore to advise and provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Director and to the Board regarding the communication, outreach and advocacy strategy of WJI 2030.
Terms of Reference

Risk and Compliance Committee

The purpose of the Risk and Compliance Committee is to provide oversight and, where appropriate, provide advice and recommendations to the Board on the implementation and operation of WJI 2030’s compliance framework.
Terms of Reference

Talent & Education Committee

Knowledge sharing and education are central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and it is reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the Talent & Education Committee is therefore to serve as a thematic forum to support the implementation of education and knowledge sharing, within WJI 2030’s learning framework, namely by conducting research in the fields of interest for the purposes of WJI 2030, by publishing and making the results of said research available to the wider public, by organising and conducting seminars, workshops, and roundtables, gathering experts, as well as students and researchers, and by awarding scholarships or grants to foster research in line with WJI 2030’s purposes.
Terms of Reference

New Technologies & Innovation Committee

New Technologies and Innovation are central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and it is reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the New Technologies & Innovation Committee is therefore to serve as a thematic forum to support the implementation of knowledge sharing, focusing on the use of new technologies and development of new and innovative industry solutions with a focus on transparency and traceability, notably by conducting research in the fields of interest for the purposes of WJI 2030, by publishing and making the results of said research available to the wider public, by organising and conducting seminars, workshops, and roundtables, gathering experts and researchers.
Terms of Reference

ESG Committee

The purpose of the ESG Committee is to set the direction of WJI 2030’s ESG reporting framework aligned with best practices and the evolving regulatory landscape, and develop an assurance framework to report reliable data on progress.
Terms of Reference

Multi-stakeholder Action Committees

The multi-stakeholder approach, namely multistakeholder collaboration, initiatives and actions of members, non-members, experts, civil society and the wider public on the topics covered by the three strategic pillars, are central to the principles and operations of WJI 2030, and are reflected in how WJI 2030 is governed and conducts its projects. The purpose of the Multistakeholder Action Committees is therefore to provide a forum to develop the strategy, action plans, pilot programs and extend impact across WJI 2030’s three pillars.
Terms of Reference

Stakeholder Report 2023

Collaborative leadership is key as no single organisation or sector has all the knowledge and resources that are needed to make real progress. Multi-stakeholder consultation is a fundamental part of the WJI 2030, and we aim to embed this approach into all that we do. Over 80 organisations took part in this consultation that has surfaced clear priority issues with respect to governance, leadership, strategy and operations. We will continue the consultation in the coming months. In light of this, WJI 2030 is pleased to announce the release of the Stakeholder Report 2023, providing an update on the Initiative, key findings from the consultations, and an overview of the governance framework and priorities.

Find the report here. 

Grievance and Complaints Mechanism

WJI 2030 has established a Grievance & Complaints Mechanism in order to hear and address complaints on grievances and concerns about WJI 2030 or its activities, and to provide a transparent and consistent process for addressing such Complaints.

Concerns can be raised in relation to breaches, misuses or non-compliance of the following WJI 2030 procedures and governance policies: Statutes; Code of Conduct; Membership Procedure and requirements; WJI 2030’s intellectual property (e.g., logo, WJI 2030 publications); and Mission and Goals of WJI 2030.

To raise any complaints or share any concerns, please email compliance@wjinitiative2030.org

Policies

Copyright 2023 W&JI 2030

Marie-Claire Daveu

Chief Sustainability & Institutional Affairs Officer, Kering

WJI 2030 Co-Chair

Marie-Claire Daveu began her career as a technical advisor to the cabinet of Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, before becoming Principal Private Secretary to Serge Lepeltier, Minister of Ecology and Sustainability. In 2005, she became Director of Sustainable Development for the Sanofi-Aventis Group. From 2007 to 2012, she served as Chief of Staff to French politician, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, working in various secretaries of state and then at the Ministries of Ecology, Sustainability, Transport and Housing. In 2012, she was appointed Kering’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of International Institutional Affairs. She sets out the strategy and ambitious objectives as well as implementing a set of best practices within the Group and the Houses. Today, Kering is a pioneer and recognized leader in sustainability. A French national, she is a graduate of the Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Sciences (ENGREF). She also earned a postgraduate diploma (DESS) in public administration from Dauphine University, Paris.

Cyrille Vigneron

President & CEO, Cartier SA
WJI 2030 Co-Chair

French, born 1961, Mr. Vigneron was appointed in 2016. He is a graduate of ESCP – Paris. On 1 January 2016, he succeeded Mr. Stanislas de Quercize as Chief Executive Officer of Cartier. Prior to his new role, Mr. Vigneron was President of LVMH Japan and worked with Richemont from 1988 to 2013: principally with Cartier, rising to become Managing Director of Cartier Japan, President of Richemont Japan, and finally, Managing Director of Cartier Europe.

Dr. Anino Emuwa

Managing Director, Avandis Consulting, Founder of 100 Women @ Davos

Dr Anino Emuwa is a leading voice in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is the Managing Director of Avandis Consulting and the founder of 100 Women @ Davos. A former corporate banker with Citibank, Anino brings over twenty years of multi-sectoral international corporate governance experience. She is a member of the Institute of Directors’ Expert Advisory Group for Diversity and Inclusion, and her thought leadership contributions can be found in Fortune, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. In 2023, Anino was named an ESG Investment Champion for Change by Reuters Events. She earned her Doctorate in Business Administration from Nottingham Business School, holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management and a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics. Anino is a global citizen who has travelled to over forty countries, has lived in six, and is fluent in English and French.

Georg Kell

Chairman, Arabesque, Founder,  United Nations Global Compact

Georg Kell is Chairman of Arabesque, a technology company that uses AI and big data to assess sustainability performance relevant for investment analysis and decision making. He is also Spokesperson for the Volkswagen Group Sustainability Council. Georg Kell is also the founding Director of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. During his career of almost three decades at the United Nations, working directly with former Secretary Generals Kofi Annan and Ban Ki-moon, Mr. Kell built the UN Global Compact and oversaw the launch of its sister initiatives, including the Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI), the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE). Mr. Kell started his career as a research fellow in engineering at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology and Innovation in Berlin. He then worked as a financial analyst in various African and Asian countries before joining the United Nations in 1987. A native of Germany, Mr. Kell holds advanced degrees in economics and engineering from the Technical University of Berlin.

Frédéric Grangié

President of CHANEL Horlogerie Joaillerie

Frédéric Grangié took over direction at CHANEL Watches & Fine Jewelry in July 2016. After graduating from the Institut Supérieur de Marketing du Luxe in 1992, Frédéric Grangié spent 21 years working for the LVMH group, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton in Japan (since 2010). Frédéric Grangié’s career, from the USA to Europe, via Japan, has seen him develop a taste for action and a keen sense of the realities of the field.

Licia Mattioli

CEO, Mattioli S.p.A

Licia Mattioli is a qualified lawyer, Honorary Consul of Monaco for Piedmont and Val d’Aosta, and has the Order of Merit for Labor – Cavaliere del Lavoro. She is Chief Executive Officer of Mattioli S.p.A., Chairman of Ordine Mauriziano Foundation, Counselor of European School of Management Italy (ESMI) Board, Italian branch of ESCP Europe, Counselor of Fondazione Teatro Stabile, Counselor of San Lorenzo S.p.A., Counselor of Save the Children. She holds various awards, including; Mela d’oro of Fondazione Bellisario in 2010, Alda Croce of Pannunzio Center in 2015, Italian Women’s Jewellery Association for excellence of Italian Jewellery, Melvin Jones Fellow – Lions International Foundation, and Il Perugino.

Raj Mehta

Director, Rosy Blue

Raj Mehta is the Director at Rosy Blue NV. He is a third generation diamantaire with over 3 decades of experience trading and manufacturing diamonds. He cut his teeth working for his father’s company Diamond Cutters Antwerp for whom he not only traded but also established manufacturing units in Belgium and China. 11 years later, he joined Rosy Blue NV when Rosy Blue acquired Diamond Cutters Antwerp, a testament to the growth Raj achieved in just over a decade. Under Raj’s leadership, Rosy Blue NV’s polished diamond division has evolved to a more demand-driven and customer-focussed enterprise and continues to do so today. Part of that evolution has been to take a longer term and strategic view of the business. This includes the recognition of and commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. The commitment is for the benefit of not only Rosy Blue but also their diverse stakeholders including the entire diamond jewellery sector. As such, Raj has been actively engaged in platforms such as the SDG Taskforce by Responsible Jewellery Council, Watches and Jewellery Initiative 2030, just to name a few.

Bernadette Pinet Cuoq

Executive President of UFBJOP

Bernadette PINET CUOQ is the Executive President of the UFBJOP, national trade association representing the French Jewellery industry, including manufacturers, suppliers of gemstones and precious metals and international Brands, featuring the best level of know-how and jewellery skills around the world. Bernadette PINET-CUOQ is highly concerned by the sustainable agenda, by guiding the actors, into a concrete road map, based on the three pillars: Climate change, Biodiversity, and Inclusion. Moreover, UFBJOP is fully involved in all the aspects of the value chain, including educational programs with the Haute Ecole de Joaillerie and Laboratoire français de gemmologie.

Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri

President, The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO)

Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri has served for more than 20 years as President of CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation. Uniting national jewellery and gemstone associations from more than 40 countries, and including many of the industry’s major corporations and international associations, CIBJO is the industry’s oldest international organization, having been established in 1926. It covers the entire jewellery, gemstone and precious metals sectors from mine to marketplace, within each of the component sectors in the various production, manufacturing and trading centres As President of CIBJO, Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri was responsible in July 2006 for the organization receiving “Special Consultative Status” with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), making it the first and only jewellery and gemstone representative to be officially recognized by the international body. Together with the United Nations, he established the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation (WJCEF), which is responsible for promoting Corporate Social Responsibility education in the international jewellery and gemstone industries.

Iris Van Der Veken

Executive Director & Secretary General

Iris has a background in law and international relations. A sustainability pioneer, leadership executive and coalition-builder, with more than 20 years of global experience working in fast-paced environments including technology, jewellery, fashion, and government. She Chaired the United Nations Global Compact Network Belgium, and was honoured by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and European Affairs for her leadership role in initiating the Global Compact Network Belgium and for her work on promoting corporate social responsibility in Belgium and abroad.

Iris has been an Ambassador on the gender agenda for the jewellery industry, recently the WJI 2030 has launched a WEPs Campaign and is doing a pilot on gender procurement in partnership with UN Women. Iris has been an active volunteer for the Special Olympics for over 20 years and she ran the NY marathon for UNICEF. She is a Board Member of DIAMONDS DO GOOD.