De Beers Welcomes Al Cook as New CEO

Mid September Bruce Cleaver still attended FACETS 2022, the conference on Diamonds in The Age Of The Consumer in Antwerp, organized by the Antwerp World Dmaiamond Center (AWDC). Today he announced that he will be stepping down from his role of CEO of De Beers after 8 years of holding the post, opting for the role of co-chairman of the diamond behemoth.  He joined De Beers group in 2005 and became CEO in 2016.

He will be replaced by Equinor Energy Executive VP, Al Cook. "I look forward to working closely with De Beers' people, customers, governments and other stakeholders to ensure that De Beers continues to lead the industry and deliver sustainable and purpose-driven value," Cook said in a release. This represents a new chapter in the career of the 25-year veteran from the energy sector, holding various senior level positions in companies such as BP and other energy players.

Bruce Cleaver tends to remain active as co-chairman and stay in contact

Picture: Bruce Cleaver, center | AWDC 2022