Experience

Australian Diamond Portfolio

• Australia
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Australian Diamond Portfolio is a specialist brokerage that helps investors capitalize on the potential gains of a unique asset class. Anna provides an end-to-end solution for investors seeking the simplest, smartest way to physically own the rare coloured diamonds that have outperformed every other asset for the past twenty years. Anna and her highly experienced and expert team guide investors from their first steps, providing comprehensive education and access to a variety of unique resources and exclusive value-added services, resulting in an investment experience unlike any before.



Custodian Vaults

• General Manager

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2015

  Custodian Vaults is the Pallion Group's purpose-built, high-tech safe depository, offering a secure and professional alternative for clients looking to store physical assets such as diamonds and precious metals. Services range from safety deposit to insurance, logistics, inventory checks and valuations. Custodian Vaults is the Pallion Group's purpose-built, high-tech safe depository, offering a secure and professional alternative for clients looking to store physical assets such as diamonds and precious metals. Services range from safety deposit to insurance, logistics, inventory checks and valuations.



Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA)

• Laboratory Director

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2013

  The Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA) is one of the world’s foremost independent diamond grading and certification laboratories, providing independent and guaranteed diamond grading certificates, or diamond grading reports, for natural diamonds. As the Laboratory Director, Anna was responsible for directing and improving all operational level laboratory activities, systems, standards, and gemological teams as well as driving business development and growth. Anna created, designed, and took-to-market ‘Diamond Exchange’, DCLA’s diamond brokerage service. Capitalized on engagement of the diamond supply chain, stakeholders, and logistics. Anna also created, designed, wrote, and took-to-market 'DiamondWise' educational programs. DiamondWise offers consulting and training services to diamond retailers, diamond buying seminars, and personal shopping services for consumers.



The Gold Company by DCLA

• Strategy and Operations Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2013

  The Company: The Gold Company is Australia's leading diamond & precious metals trader for the secondary market. The Role: Responsible for strategic business planning, execution, development, and growth. Oversaw all aspects of the upstream and downstream marketing mix, including research and implementation strategies for targeting new customer segments. Earned several prestigious awards for service distinction by driving operational excellence in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Spearheaded the creative development and taking-to-market of new product 'First Gold'​, Australia's first precious metals accummulation plan for retail investors. Established and managed project timelines and coordinated internal and external resources, including project development teams in Australia, South Africa, and India.



European Gemological Laboratory (EGL USA)

• Gemmologist & Client Development

  • Mar 2004 - Mar 2006

  Industry expert in grading and advanced testing of diamonds in the certification process, assessing 1000-2000 stones every month. Presided over individual client project management and account needs with respect to certification, development and ongoing relationships. Project managed and addressed logistics, cost structures, trade issues, client needs and feasibilities across numerous tailored programs. Designed, developed and implemented client customised programs, which included certification creation, cost and pricing structures, procurement and logistics. Coordinated projects for the creation of new gemological certificates and appraisal reports which attracted new clients. Presided over business development at Canadian and American trade shows which enhanced the profile of the laboratory in the trade.