Menahem Sevdermish, a founding owner of the EGC laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, has been appointed as the global manager of EGL (European Gemological Laboratory), and will manage and oversee the diamond grading activities of all EGL affiliates as well as direct the network's global policies and communications. Sevdermish is a globally well-known and respected gemologist who has operated an EGL-affiliated laboratory since 1981.

EGL stated that it “is confident that Sevdermish will succeed in the reorganisation of the network and ensure strictly controlled and homogenous grading practices throughout the network,"

Alan Lowe, managing director of EGL South Africa, commented, "I look forward to working closely with Menahem and wish him - and all other EGL network members - the best of success."

Speaking about his new responsibilities,Sevdermish said,

"As global manager I will do my utmost to strengthen the EGL network globally and instill confidence throughout the supply pipeline, from the trade down to the end-consumer."