François Delage

François Delage is an experienced executive in the luxury and retail industries, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Governors for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) since January 2024 and as an Industry Advisor for Advent International. Delage holds several advisory roles, including positions on the advisory boards of Luxury Promise, Humble Warrior, Cercle, and Beem, as well as serving on the Board of Advisors for CXG. As the President and Founder of DELAGE Private Office since October 2020, Delage focuses on strategic advisory and private investments. Previous roles include Chief Executive Officer at BARNES and Adorisa Group, along with leading De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark. Delage's education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from EBS Paris and a strategic marketing course from INSEAD.