Firestone Diamonds plc announced Paul Bosma's appointment as new Chief Executive Officer with effect from July 1, 2018. Paul's promotion follows Stuart Brown's decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company. Paul Bosma has more than 24 years' experience in the mining industry, of which 14 years have been in the diamond sector where he worked for De Beers.

Paul joined the company in 2014 as the Mineral Resources Manager on the project team and in 2016 became General Manager of Liqhobong mine. Prior to joining the company, Paul was General Manager of a joint venture between De Beers and Anglo Gold Ashanti. Stuart Brown's last day as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the company will be June 30, 2018.