Meet the Team Leading KGK's Global Diamond Operations

Guided by a legacy that began in 1905, our leadership combines generational expertise with a vision for the future of diamonds.

Navrattan Kothari

Patriarch & Group Chairman
KGK Group

Navrattan Kothari has led KGK since 1962, guiding its transformation from a gemstone trading company into a globally integrated diamond corporation operating across 16 countries. Under his stewardship, KGK secured De Beers Sightholder status and built diamond manufacturing infrastructure across India and Southern Africa. A respected voice in the gems and jewellery industry, his leadership philosophy centres on trust, integrity, and ethical business practices. These principles have shaped KGK's reputation as one of the most trusted names in the diamond trade. As Patriarch, Kothari continues to set the strategic direction of the group, drawing on over six decades of diamond industry expertise.

Sandeep Kothari

Managing Director
KGK Group

Sandeep Kothari joined KGK in 1990 with a single ambition to build the world's largest diamond manufacturing presence in diamond-producing nations. He delivered on that vision by establishing…

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Sandeep Kothari joined KGK in 1990 with a single ambition to build the world's largest diamond manufacturing presence in diamond-producing nations. He delivered on that vision by establishing diamond cutting and polishing facilities in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola. This made KGK one of the first Indian diamond companies to manufacture on African soil. Under his leadership, KGK Diamonds grew from 500 employees to a globally reputed enterprise of over 14,000 people. Sandeep oversees rough diamond procurement, processing, and the group's global manufacturing strategy. His focus is on ensuring KGK's vertically integrated diamond supply chain delivers quality at every stage, from mine to market.

Sanjay Kothari

Vice Chairman
KGK Group

Based in Hong Kong, Sanjay Kothari has been instrumental in KGK's international growth since joining the group in 1986. He initially expanded coloured gemstone and diamond sales across…

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Based in Hong Kong, Sanjay Kothari has been instrumental in KGK's international growth since joining the group in 1986. He initially expanded coloured gemstone and diamond sales across East Asia before diversifying the group into jewellery manufacturing and establishing Hong Kong as KGK's global headquarters. Today, Sanjay leads the fine jewellery business, including the luxury jewellery brand Entice, and oversees sales offices across Japan, China, and Thailand. He also directs KGK Realty, the group's real estate development division responsible for large-scale projects across India. His ability to build new verticals has made him a key figure in KGK's evolution as a diversified diamond and jewellery group.

Vedant Kothari

Director
KGK Diamonds (USA)

Born in India and raised across Mumbai, Antwerp, and the U.S., Vedant Kothari brings fifth-generation leadership and a global perspective to the KGK Group. After helping scale a…

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Born in India and raised across Mumbai, Antwerp, and the U.S., Vedant Kothari brings fifth-generation leadership and a global perspective to the KGK Group. After helping scale a U.S. e-commerce venture to $100M in revenue, he joined KGK to spearhead its expansion in the competitive American market. Based in New York, Vedant drives business development, retail growth, and client relationships across the North American diamond trade, while also overseeing U.S. real estate investments. Combining an analytical, consumer-first approach with deep international exposure, he is a key force in shaping KGK’s future.

Arnav Kothari

Director, Head of Product
KGK Diamonds (International)

Arnav Kothari represents the fifth generation of the Kothari family, leading digital transformation at KGK Diamonds to drive over $60 million in annual revenue. He built KGK’s B2B…

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Arnav Kothari represents the fifth generation of the Kothari family, leading digital transformation at KGK Diamonds to drive over $60 million in annual revenue. He built KGK’s B2B e-commerce platform unifying global inventory, auctions, and complete stone records and launched an AI service saving $1 million annually through faster stock turnaround. By balancing innovation with traditional credit and high-value negotiations, Arnav seamlessly integrates technology into a relationship-driven industry.

Saransh Kothari

Director
Diamatrix and Prismara

With a background in electrical engineering and global consulting experience, Saransh Kothari brings a future-facing mindset to KGK. He launched KGK Diamatrix in Hong Kong, positioning the Group…

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With a background in electrical engineering and global consulting experience, Saransh Kothari brings a future-facing mindset to KGK. He launched KGK Diamatrix in Hong Kong, positioning the Group at the intersection of technology and materials innovation through lab-grown diamonds for industrial applications. Simultaneously, he founded Prismara, a D2C lifestyle jewellery brand merging design, technology, and craftsmanship. His initiatives in data science and internal digital transformation are paving the way for smarter, agile operations, ensuring KGK stays relevant in emerging sectors and markets.

Leadership That Drives Global Excellence

Hasmukh Ramani

Chief Commercial Officer
(International)

Hasmukh Ramani brings over two decades of diamond industry experience, leading KGK's international polished diamond sales and managing relationships with major diamond retailers, wholesale buyers, and brand partners worldwide.

Sunil Agrawal

Chief Financial Officer
(EMEA)

A Chartered Accountant based in Dubai, Sunil Agrawal shapes KGK Group's financial strategy across the EMEA region, overseeing international banking relationships, business development, and regulatory compliance.

Nitin Dhadda

Chief Manufacturing Officer
KGK Diamonds (India)

Based in Surat, India's diamond cutting capital, Nitin Dhadda has overseen KGK's diamond manufacturing operations since 1993, driving quality assurance, supply chain efficiency, and advanced processing technology.

Dinesh Kothari

Chief Product Officer
KGK Diamonds (India)

Dinesh Kothari has led KGK's diamond trading and commercial operations from Mumbai for over three decades, overseeing B2B diamond sales, market expansion, and client partnerships across the global supply chain.

Amit Ghiya

Chief Financial Officer
KGK Diamonds (India)

Amit Ghiya is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years at KGK Diamonds in Mumbai, managing banking, finance, statutory compliance, and corporate structuring for one of India's leading diamond companies.

Sonu Kothari

Partner
Belgium Diamonds, A KGK Group Company (USA)

Sonu Kothari leads Belgium Diamonds, KGK's US-based diamond and jewellery arm. Trained across India, China, and New York, he brings end-to-end diamond pipeline expertise from rough sorting to finished jewellery.

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