Rapaport Press Release: Rapaport Group Names Dan Mano as Chief Executive Officer

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Rapaport Group of Companies today announced the appointment of Dan Mano as Chief Executive Officer. Mano will lead the group’s global businesses, including RapNet, the world’s largest diamond trading network; Rapaport Auctions, the world’s largest reseller of pre-owned US diamonds; the Rapaport Price List; and Rapaport Information Services.

Dan Mano joins Rapaport with a mission to modernize and expand the company’s services through technology and AI-driven innovation. With a strong background in digital platforms and global growth, Mano will focus on scaling RapNet as the largest and most trusted B2B marketplace for diamonds, gemstones and jewelry, while enhancing the Rapaport Price List with advanced tools to increase transparency, accuracy, and responsiveness to market trends.

Mano brings extensive technology leadership and high-growth experience, having served as an officer and key management executive at Perion (Nasdaq: PERI), where his cross-functional responsibilities helped lead the company to a $1.9 billion market valuation. Prior to this, Mano also served as chief revenue officer at MyHeritage, where he demonstrated the market potential of the genealogy sector and played a central role in leading the company to a $600 million acquisition. Mano holds an MBA from London Business School and UCLA Anderson, and a law degree from Reichman University.

“Rapaport is a globally respected brand that stands for transparency, trust, and industry leadership,” said Mano. “I’m honored to join at a time when innovation and ethics must go hand in hand. We will bring cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions to the diamond trade while staying true to our values. RapNet — already listing over 1.5 million diamonds and gems worth more than $7.2 billion, and serving tens of thousands of verified members across 103 countries — is an incredible foundation to build upon as we drive the next wave of growth and modernization.”

Martin Rapaport, Executive Chairman of the group, commented: “Dan brings the leadership and technological vision that will propel Rapaport into its next chapter. Our mission remains the same: to make diamonds a force for good. We are committed to the creation of ethical, transparent, competitive and efficient markets that support fair trade and sustainable development. These are exciting times to be in the diamond industry. I look forward to working with Dan as we develop exciting new opportunities for our clients.”

About the Rapaport Group: The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond and jewelry markets. Established in 1978, the group has more than 20,000 clients in over 120 countries. Group activities include Rapaport Information Services, providing the Rapaport benchmark Diamond Price List, as well as research, analysis and news; RapNet, the world’s largest diamond trading network, with daily listings of 1.5 million diamonds valued at more than $7.2 billion; and Rapaport Trading and Auction Services, the world’s largest recycler of diamonds. Additional information is available at rapaport.com.