Samuel Sabbagh is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and a second-generation entrepreneur in the Brazilian gemstone cutting and export industry. He currently serves as the CFO of Ben Sabbagh Bros., the Vice-President of International Relations at the Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (IBGM), and the Secretary of Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation for the city of Governador Valadares, a major hub for Brazil’s gemstone industry. With a deep passion for promoting Brazilian gemstones globally, Samuel also coordinates the Precious Brazil export project, a strategic partnership between IBGM and ApexBrasil, focused on enhancing the international reach of Brazilian gems and jewellery.