【Houston, USA】Responsible Gold Appoints Sakhila Mirza as President

Editor’s Note

Responsible Gold, a blockchain-based platform for ethically sourced gold, has appointed Sakhila Mirza as President to lead its expansion and enhance its responsible sourcing and digital initiatives.

Leadership Appointment

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Responsible Gold, a blockchain-powered ecosystem for traceable and ethically sourced gold, today announced the appointment of Sakhila Mirza as President. She will oversee the firm’s next phase of growth, with a focus on advancing the practical implementation of responsible sourcing frameworks and supporting innovation across Responsible Gold’s digital offerings.

Background and Experience

Mirza previously served as Deputy CEO and General Counsel at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) for over a decade, where she led initiatives around responsible sourcing, market integrity, and standards development. She played a key role in shaping global policies aimed at improving trust and transparency within the gold supply chain.

Executive Statement
“It’s an exciting time for the gold market when it comes to market innovation and what’s coming down the pipeline for future growth,” said Mirza. “Rather than just reading about it or having discussions on it, actually being involved–rolling your sleeves up and leading on it–this felt like the right opportunity.”
Role and Responsibilities

At Responsible Gold, she will help to define operational goals, develop key performance indicators, and guide the firm’s efforts to expand industry engagement. She will support the launch of new offerings, including a fund closely aligned with the firm’s sourcing principles.

Chairman’s Endorsement
“Sakhila is one of the most respected voices in responsible sourcing, and her leadership will be instrumental as we continue to build a gold ecosystem rooted in transparency, traceability, and trust,” said Brent de Jong, Chairman of Responsible Gold. “Her experience setting global standards and driving regulatory alignment across the sector makes her an ideal fit to help advance our mission and scale our solutions worldwide.”
Strategic Priorities

Her early priorities include addressing existing achievements across the Responsible Gold ecosystem and contributing to the company’s long term vision of becoming a trusted partner for market participants seeking responsible supply chains.

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⏰ Published on: May 19, 2025