DALLAS – Bruce Bridges, President of AGTA and of Bridges Tsavorite, was elected to the Board of Directors of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, at CIBJO’s Centennial Congress in Vicenza, Italy, in September 2026, strengthening AGTA’s voice in the global trade.
“His appointment reflects both his longstanding commitment to the gem and jewelry industry and AGTA’s growing role in the global trade,” AGTA said.
“AGTA congratulates Bruce on his election to serve on the CIBJO Board of Directors,” said John W. Ford, Sr., CEO of AGTA. “We are in a global industry and Bruce’s service on the CIBJO Board will expand AGTA’s international presence and promote AGTA’s high ethical standards.”
Bruce’s service on the CIBJO Board will further strengthen AGTA’s voice internationally while supporting the shared values of transparency, integrity, responsible sourcing and high professional standards across the global gem and jewelry community.
