A-Mark Strengthens Global Trading Team with Appointment of Roy Friedman as SVP of Trading, Global Precious Metals

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRK) (A-Mark), a leading fully integrated precious metals platform, has appointed Roy Friedman to serve as senior vice president (SVP) of trading, global precious metals, effective September 29, 2023.

Friedman brings to A-Mark four decades of experience in precious metals trading, in addition to being a well-respected industry commentator. While serving as President of Manfra, Tordella & Brookes Inc. (MTB), he was responsible for all trading and sales activities. Prior to MTB, Friedman held a range of positions at several industry-leading companies, including SVP at Dillon Gage Metals where he was focused on trading and customer development. Friedman also held a senior trading position at A-Mark from 2002 to 2011.

Friedman was previously a member of the COMEX, a major commodities and futures exchange in the U.S. known for its trading of precious metals, and has been a registered Commodity Trading Advisor and Commodity Pool Operator. Friedman graduated from the State University of New York at Binghamton with bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science.

"We're excited to welcome Roy back to the A-Mark team,” said Kevin Pelo, executive vice president and head of global trading for A-Mark. “With over 40 years of experience in the precious metals industry, Roy’s appointment further strengthens A-Mark's position as an industry leader. His impressive background, industry relationships, and extensive knowledge will play a crucial role in our ongoing efforts to expand our global trading operations."

About A-Mark Precious Metals
Founded in 1965, A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. is a leading fully integrated precious metals platform that offers an array of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and copper bullion, numismatic coins, and related products to wholesale and retail customers via a portfolio of channels. The company conducts its operations through three complementary segments: Wholesale Sales & Ancillary Services, Direct-to-Consumer, and Secured Lending. The company’s global customer base spans sovereign and private mints, manufacturers and fabricators, refiners, dealers, financial institutions, industrial users, investors, collectors, e-commerce customers, and other retail customers.