Gem Diamonds Limited announced that its Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Johnny Velloza, has advised of his intention to leave the Company as an executive on 15 September 2018. As intended, Johnny will join the Board on 1 July, initially in an executive capacity and from 15 September 2018 onwards, as a Non-Executive Director. In the interim, Gavin Beevers will join the Company as technical advisor from 1 July during the handover period and beyond. Gavin is an ex De Beers technical director, who has spent 10 years on the Gem Diamonds' Board and is well versed in the Company's operations. Gavin will continue to support the new Chief Operating Officer as required.