The Rapaport Group of Cos. has named Dan Mano as its new CO, signaling a bold new phase of global expansion and digital transformation for the diamond and jewelry industry, the company says.

In his new role, Mano will oversee the group’s suite of businesses. That includes RapNet — the world’s largest diamond trading network — along with:

• Rapaport Auctions
• The Rapaport Price List
• Rapaport Information Services

His appointment comes as the company looks to deepen its technological capabilities and modernize operations through artificial intelligence and next-generation digital tools.

About the new Rapaport CEO

Mano brings a strong track record in scaling technology-driven businesses. At digital advertising firm Perion, he played a pivotal leadership role in helping grow the company’s valuation to $1.9 billion. Prior to that, he served as chief revenue officer at genealogy platform MyHeritage, where he was instrumental in a $600 million acquisition. He holds an MBA from both the London Business School and UCLA Anderson, and a law degree from Reichman University.

At Rapaport, Mano’s mandate is to evolve the company’s digital infrastructure while preserving the core values that have defined the brand for nearly five decades. That includes expanding the reach and efficiency of RapNet, which currently lists more than 1.5 million diamonds and gemstones valued at over $7.2 billion.

“Rapaport is a globally respected brand that stands for transparency, trust, and industry leadership,” said Mano. “We’ll pair cutting-edge innovation with the core values that built this company to drive our next chapter of growth.”

Executive chairman Martin Rapaport called the appointment a strategic move to prepare the company for its next evolution.

“Dan brings the vision and leadership we need to build a more ethical, competitive, and technology-forward marketplace,” Rapaport said. “We’re excited about the opportunities ahead.”

Founded in 1978, the Rapaport Group serves more than 20,000 clients across 120 countries and is widely recognized for its commitment to fair trade, sustainability, and transparent pricing in the diamond and jewelry sectors.

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