Jerry Hicks

Jerry Hicks has extensive experience in business development and sales within the precious metals sector. Notably, Jerry was involved in gold and silver sales for the Indian market at AGR Matthey from 2003 to 2010, and served as a Contract Specialist for Molybdenum at Rio Tinto Marketing Services. Jerry has held significant roles such as Sales and Business Development Manager at Gold Corporation - The Perth Mint, where responsibilities included physical bullion sales to major Asian markets. As co-founder and CEO of Optica Capital, Jerry played a crucial role in launching the Optica Rare Earths and Critical Materials ETF, which listed on the NYSE in 2022. Jerry's recent positions include General Manager at Pallion and Business Development Manager at Ava Global Logistics, as well as Associate Director at ANZ Bank, where emphasis was placed on bullion sales to the Indian and Chinese markets. Educational credentials include a Diploma in Export Management from The Institute of Export and International Trade and a B.A. (Hons) in Geography from Middlesex University.