Punith Iyer, who earlier held the position of company GM of Candere, has been promoted to the post of Chief Operating Officer.
Candere is an online jewellery boutique that specialises in designer fine diamond jewellery from the house of Kalyan Jewellers.
With over 15 years of experience under his belt, Iyer has extensively worked with large enterprises such as Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Essar, and GE to name a few. In 2019, he was appointed Company GM of Candere where he was responsible for finance, operations, alliances, marketplace, and customer delight. His new role as COO will see him shouldering the responsibility for the company's future strategic goals, performance, and growth.
Iyer said, "Candere is committed to providing uncompromising quality and craftsmanship to the masses. The company has been a path-breaker in creating an online showroom with customisations available to its patrons, and continually endeavours to create not just high-quality products, but best-in-class experiences for their clients. I am honoured to be entrusted with the role of COO and to join the ranks of these industry innovators."
Rupesh Jain, Founder and CEO, Candere, said, “With each milestone, we at Candere get closer to our goal of making fine jewellery more accessible to all, while offering extraordinary value to our customers. We are excited to welcome Punith into our leadership team and are confident in his ability to streamline, ideate, and lead Candere into the future."