Yu Chuan Yih is LJI's Chairman
& CEO, responsible for
setting the company's vision,
mission and direction. He
steers a team of talented
executives in formulating
the company's strategy for
continuous growth and business
development and is also in
charge of the overall management
of LJI.
In
February 1987, Mr. Yih founded
the company, formerly called
Lorenzo Jewelry Mfg. (HK)
Ltd., and has served as
its president and managing
director since. He has more
than 20 years of experience
in the jewelry industry,
including hands-on expertise
in production engineering
and Colored Gemstone cutting.
As a former Colored Gemstone
trader in Brazil, he has
cultivated extensive relationships
in the industry and has
in-depth knowledge about
gem sourcing and jewelry
design.
After
growing up in Brazil, Mr.
Yih moved in 1986 to Hong
Kong, where his success
story began. He had been
the president of the Hong
Kong Gemological Institute
of America (GIA), the nonprofit
educational organization
for the jewelry industry
from July 1994 to December
2002.
An
enterprising self-starter,
Mr. Yih is upbeat about
growth and development prospects
for both himself and LJI.
He was Honorary Chairman
of the Guangdong Gold and
Silver Jewellery Association
in 1999, Honorary Chairman
of the Guangzhou Gold and
Silver Jewellery Association
in 2000 and the Chairman
of Hong Kong Gemstone Manufacturers’
Association in 2005. Mr.
Yih is also a member of
the following bodies:
Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers'
Association
Hong Kong Jewellery
& Jade Manufacturers
Association
Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers'
Association 