Women's Executive Leadership Forum

An exclusive evening attended by 25 high-profile leaders across the jewelry, watch, and luxury sectors. Held at the members-only dining club Coco’s at Colette’s on 5th Avenue, where guests experienced a curated culinary four-course tasting menu and presentation, engaging conversation, and the opportunity to meet like-minded women.


Sponsored by De Beers in partnership with WJA, where the first-of-its-kind sustainability research was revealed by Diana Mitkov, Senior Insight Manager at De Beers shared research and highlights on diamond industry trends.


Guest of honor and speaker Heather Kaminetsky President, of North America MyTheresa. An accomplished and inspiring leader who will speak about luxury trends, community, and leadership.

The evening was guided by the notable CEO and Publisher of Luxury Roundtable, Mickey Alam Khan.

"It was an absolute privilege to attend my first WJA event this past spring, and I was truly impressed by the strength and impact of this remarkable organization. From the moment I arrived, I felt warmly welcomed by a community of both familiar faces and new connections. Unlike many events I attend, this one fostered relationships that have proven to be both meaningful and invaluable. Inspired by this experience, I immediately became a member of WJA following the dinner.

Some notable examples of collaborations sparked by my involvement with WJA include:

- Coordinating a photo shoot featuring DeBeers jewelry with Coco Rocha, which was showcased in the summer issue of AC Magazine. We have even more stunning jewelry pieces scheduled to appear in the Fall issue.

- Participating as a panelist at the Luxury Summit after an introduction to Mickey Alam Khan.

- Engaging in follow-up meetings with several women I met at the dinner, each interaction further enriching our professional ties.

- Attending another WJA event during the JCK show in Las Vegas, where I was thoroughly impressed by the exceptionally high-quality presentations.

- Encouraging an executive from my team to join WJA, who has since attended regional events in Austin.

These examples are just a few of the many fruitful collaborations I've experienced. With the myriad demands on my time, I must be very selective about where I invest my efforts and resources. WJA has proven to be a priority organization for me moving forward."

- Karen Giberson, President & CEO, Accesories Council and Editor-in-Chief for Ac Magazine