London-based diamond behemoth, De Beers, has revealed a recent shakeup in its executive team, which includes promoting in-house lawyer Tom Johnson to the role of general counsel. Johnson’s journey with De Beers began in 2016 when he joined as head of legal for Element Six, a subsidiary of the company that deals with synthetic diamonds and other ultra-hard materials commonly used for industrial applications. Since 2020, Johnson has been serving as head of legal for De Beers.
Based on a statement by De Beers Group CEO Al Cook, Johnson’s promotion seems fitting as he has cultivated “an unparalleled understanding of the complexities that come with managing a 135-year-old company with a global presence”. Unfortunately, the details regarding the restructuring and Johnson’s appointment are not fully available due to the original article being paywalled.