Isaac Andre Buca

Angolan

Andre undertook a course in leadership and management in London in 1999, and a polished diamond grading course at the GIA in London in 2006. Prior to his career in the diamond business, Andre trained as an accountant.

  • 2006 to present.

    Lead Valuator and Managing Director of Diamond Counsellor Angola (DCA), a subsidiary of DCi.

  • 1999 to 2006.

    Diamond valuer for DCi.

  • 1997 to 1999.

    Senior diamond buyer for Codiam, a joint venture between Endiama, De Beers and Steinmetz, in Angola.

  • 1996.

    De Beers diamond buyer in Conakry, Guinea (Dicorp).

  • 1992 to 1995.

    Representative and sorter for Endiama at CSO valuations in London.

  • 1989 to 1990.

    Course of diamond sorting and valuation in Lisbon with SPE.