Tom Cushman

Tom Cushman is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and has 20 years experience as a gem trader in Madagascar.  Tom founded and managed the Institut de Gemmologie de Madagascar on a grant from the World Bank.  He has been active in mining policy and development for many years in Madagascar as a consultant to the Ministry of Energy and Mines and is a founding member of the Malagasy National Mines Committee.

Tom opened Richfield Investor Services in Antananarivo, Madagascar is 2007 to assist international investors navigate the Malagasy business environment.  In 2008 Tom was honored for his years of service by being awarded Chevalier of the National Order of Madagascar.

Tom speaks English, French and basic Malagasy