Victoria McKay to Leave London Diamond Bourse

RAPAPORT... Victoria McKay has resigned as chief operating officer of the London Diamond Bourse (LDB), the exchange said Monday. Executive assistant Stacey Aylott will become operationsmanager, taking over the day-to-day management of the bourse. McKay (pictured) - who held the position for six years - will remain with the boursein the short term to complete ongoing projects, such as moving the exchange toits new location. Afterwards, she will work as a consultant to assist withmanaging the launch. "Victoria has playeda critical role in positioning the LDB as a progressive bourse worldwide, andhas transformed us from an inwardly focused private members' club into arespected professional trade association with a global profile," boursepresident Alan Cohen said.