Richard Pesqueira, GIA VP of Global Market Development, collaborates with industry stakeholders across global jewelry markets by utilizing modern solutions and educational offerings to support the trade and further GIA’s consumer protection mission. With more than 30 years of industry experience, Pesqueira has worked with a variety of brands, from family-owned jewelry stores to Fortune 500 companies, to transform their retail experience.
A GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG), Pesqueira has held senior-level positions at Tiffany & Co. and Hearts On Fire. Pesqueira started his career at Rogers Jewelry, a family-owned jewelry company.