04/11/2024
HB Antwerp Ranks #12 on Fortune’s 2024 Change the World List
HB Antwerp, a pioneering service provider in diamond transformation, is proud to announce its ranking as the #12 company on Fortune’s 2024 Change the World list. This recognition highlights the impact of HB Antwerp’s game-changing business model, which prioritizes local impact and returns more value to Botswana.
Since its founding in 2020, HB Antwerp has redefined transparency in the diamond market by implementing an advanced technology model to shift the benefits to the country of origin. Focused on empowering local communities, HB invests in skill development and job creation in a technology-driven diamond environment.
“We are honored to be included on Fortune’s Change the World list,” said Rafael Papismedov, co-founder and managing director of HB Antwerp. “From day one, we are convinced that making money and doing good is the only sustainable business model.”
HB Antwerp’s commitment to local empowerment is reflected in its establishment of a robust workforce, with 140 employees in Belgium and 50 in Botswana.
The facility in Botswana will expand substantially in the coming years, furthering HB Antwerp’s mission to create sustainable impact within the communities that play an integral role in the diamond supply chain.