JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) on Thursday announced the appointment of Edward Sterck as its new director of research, effective from November 1.

Sterck, who joined WPIC last year, takes over the role from Trevor Raymond, who was appointed WPIC CEO on October 1.

Sterck spent over 15 years in sell-side equity research, focussing on the mining sector, including coverage of the major global platinum producers and diversified miners.

“His wealth of experience, depth of knowledge and sharp analytical mind has significantly enhanced our research and investor engagement over the past year, and we look forward to seeing this continue,” Raymond stated in a release to Mining Weekly, in which Sterck expressed delight at the prospect of contributing further to increasing the number of investors globally who are investing in platinum.

In addition to research on mining equities, he undertook supply/demand analysis for platinum, diamonds and uranium.

Most recently, he was a mining analyst and director at BMO Capital Markets, covering more than 40 different stocks during his tenure.

Sterck’s career has also spanned interest rate derivatives trading and advisory roles on corporate fund raising. He studied geology at the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, and is a fellow of the Geological Society.

He will be based in London although his role has a global remit.