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Wim Biesterveld

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Algemeen directeur at Amsterdam Diamonds
📍 Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

Wim Biesterveld is the General Director of Amsterdam Diamonds, continuing a family legacy in the diamond industry that dates back to 1888. As a fifth-generation expert and certified diamond grader, he specializes in sourcing high-quality diamonds and creating custom jewelry, operating under the principle of buying for his clients, not selling to them.

Beyond the world of jewelry, Wim has a strong passion for sports management. He previously served as the General Director for the professional football club FC Volendam. His expertise in this area is backed by a degree in International Sportmanagement and Leadership from Nyenrode Business University.

He is a highly valued member of the Amsterdam Diamond Bourse, the oldest diamond exchange in the world.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Algemeen directeur
Location
Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
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Family Business Legacy
Proudly represents the fifth generation in a family diamond business that has been operating since 1888, passing expertise from father to son.
Diamond Expertise
A certified diamond grader with affiliations to GIA and HRD, he focuses on sourcing the finest diamonds and creating bespoke jewelry pieces directly from his workshop.
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Career

Work history

9-2020
Algemeen directeur
Amsterdam Diamonds
3-2019 - 3-2020
Directeur operations
NIB GROUP Specialisten in Wereldwijde Inningen
3-2010 - 5-2019
Directeur / Eigenaar
Time4Jewels Rosada
4-2006 - 5-2019
Directeur / Eigenaar
Time4Jewels Bataviastad
2-2014 - 1-2017
Algemeen Directeur
FC VOLENDAM
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Media appearances

Over ons – Amsterdam Diamonds (mentions Wim Biesterveld, Algemeen directeur). Featured in Amsterdam Diamonds
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2022‑4 VMI Alumni Review – Featuring Wim Biesterveld (Algemeen directeur, Amsterdam Diamonds). Featured in Issuu (VMI Alumni Review)
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Education
2015 - 2016
International Sportmanagement and Leadership
Nyenrode Business University
1986 - 1987
HBO juweliers management
Vakschool Schoonhoven
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