MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY TEAM
The (J.A.S.) Team includes specialists in jewelry factory logistics with internet sales platform integrations, brand management, IT platform integrations, insurance industry risk management, bank financing, bank regulatory compliance, wholesale and retail jewelry industry sales initiatives. Confidential consultants for high net worth jewelry and gemstone acquisitions.
Peter Malnekoff
Peter is a fourth-generation jeweler of the wholesale and retail jewelry industry. He is the inventor of Diamond Inspector, the first internet-based diamond and gemstone evaluation system based on the U.S. Patent issued to him in 2001, U.S. Patent # 6304853. Mr. Malnekoff has pioneered other financial services for the jewelry industry, including Insure Jewelry Now, the first patent pending automated consumer jewelry insurance processing system. Jewelry Asset Services expands upon the original patent with new intellectual property and trade secrets that empowers high-net-worth important gemstone and jewelry acquisitions for high-net-worth investors. Commercial applications include supply chain internet jewelry sales and brand placement services, for the commercial jewelry industry and internet sales portals.
Dr. PL deSilva
Dr. PL deSilva is an experienced international trade adviser with a global network developed over the last 25 years. He is currently, Director at the Institute for Strategic Studies and Democracy (ISSD) in Malta (2014 to the present). He is also a former partner together with Lord Daniel Brennan QC, Admiral Norman Hayes (U.S. Navy - Retired), and Thomas Halikias (former UBS Managing Director) in Light Horse Partners LLC, a strategic business and security consulting firm in New York that includes trade finance, cyber security, and global affairs. Previously, Dr. deSilva was Advisor to the CEO of Thani Investments LLC in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2012-2015). He also served as First Officer, Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG), and Senior Adviser Global Impact for the United Nations in New York (2002-2005). Dr. deSilva serves as Adviser to Jewelry Asset Services on global sourcing, logistics, and monetization of gemstones, diamonds, precious metals, and jewelry assets.
Jeffrey David
Mr. David is a diamond cutting manufacturer and wholesaler located in New York City. Mr. David was previously involved with WB David & Co, former DeBeers DTC sightholders and diamond manufacturers for over 30 years. Mr. David helped launch The Leading Jewelers of The World trade association. He currently advises Jewelry Asset Services on internet brand sales and strategic high net worth gemstone sales.
Jewelry Asset Services has selected partners in New York, Chicago, London, Tel Aviv, and Sri Lanka that assist in the discreet sales of high-net-worth gemstones, diamonds, and wristwatches.
Jacques Preis
Jacques is the CEO of Swap-O-Rama, a Chicago based United States real estate management company. Mr. Preis was a practicing tax attorney and CPA, formerly with CJBS boutique accounting firm www.cjbs.com He began his professional career with the internal revenue service, followed by serving as a senior tax partner in three different international accounting firms including Touche Ross and Deloitte. He brings his experience to (J.A.S.) in corporate restructuring, estate, and gift tax issues, structuring business acquisistions, real estate transactions & financial agreements.