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He previously served as co-chair of the nonprofit’s beneficiary committee.
Marcus ter Haar has been appointed as Diamonds Do Good’s new president-elect.
New York—Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has announced Marcus ter Haar as its incoming president-elect.
His appointment, unanimously approved by the nonprofit’s board of directors, is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Also on that date, Pete Engel, currently serving as president-elect, will assume the role of president.
Engel will succeed Kathy Corey and will serve until January 2028, when ter Haar will take over.
Ter Haar brings industry leadership experience spanning both public and private sectors.
He has championed initiatives that highlight the diamond sector’s contributions to national development, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment, said DDG.
He previously served as co-chair of DDG’s beneficiary committee, where he helped guide the nonprofit’s global grantmaking strategy and partnerships.
In his new role, he will support Engel and work to ensure the nonprofit continues to grow its grantmaking, storytelling, and partnerships across Africa, India, and other diamond communities.
“Marcus brings a wealth of experience, perspective, and heart to Diamonds Do Good,” said Corey.
“His deep ties to Botswana and his commitment to sustainability and community development align perfectly with our mission of sharing how natural diamonds create positive impact.”
Ter Haar said he is honored to step into this role and continue building on the legacy of the leaders before him.
He added, “Diamonds Do Good represents the authentic, purpose-driven stories of how natural diamonds uplift communities worldwide. I look forward to working with the board and our partners to amplify this message and strengthen our impact.”
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His appointment, unanimously approved by the nonprofit’s board of directors, is effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Also on that date, Pete Engel, currently serving as president-elect, will assume the role of president.
Engel will succeed Kathy Corey and will serve until January 2028, when ter Haar will take over.
Ter Haar brings industry leadership experience spanning both public and private sectors.
He has championed initiatives that highlight the diamond sector’s contributions to national development, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment, said DDG.
He previously served as co-chair of DDG’s beneficiary committee, where he helped guide the nonprofit’s global grantmaking strategy and partnerships.
In his new role, he will support Engel and work to ensure the nonprofit continues to grow its grantmaking, storytelling, and partnerships across Africa, India, and other diamond communities.
“Marcus brings a wealth of experience, perspective, and heart to Diamonds Do Good,” said Corey.
“His deep ties to Botswana and his commitment to sustainability and community development align perfectly with our mission of sharing how natural diamonds create positive impact.”
Ter Haar said he is honored to step into this role and continue building on the legacy of the leaders before him.
He added, “Diamonds Do Good represents the authentic, purpose-driven stories of how natural diamonds uplift communities worldwide. I look forward to working with the board and our partners to amplify this message and strengthen our impact.”
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