David has over 30 years of experience in leading the marketing of strong consumer brands around the world. David joined the Natural Diamond Council (formerly Diamond Producers Association) from the Watches of Switzerland Group where he oversaw the marketing launch of the UK’s largest luxury timepiece retailer in the US. Before that, he spent 15 years with Ralph Lauren initially in Geneva and then in New York where he led the global marketing and advertising teams across the full portfolio of brands and businesses. David joined the DPA in December 2019 and is based in New York.