The Israel Diamond Manufacturers’ Association (IsDMA) has elected Moti Ganz president. Ganz replaces Uri Schwartz, who was elected president in 2001, after having served two previous terms in this position.

Ganz, 43, is the owner of Moti Ganz Diamonds Ltd., the owner of the Elara brand diamond cut and a DTC sightholder. Ganz has been active in the IsDMA since 1989, when he was elected to its executive board. In 2001-2002, he served as deputy president of the association.

Uri Schwartz was elected honorary president and will continue to serve as a member of the executive board. David de Toledo was elected deputy president, and Shlomo Yovel and Avner Haimov were elected vice presidents.