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GFMS Metals Consulting was established to build upon GFMS Limited's
unparalleled reputation for providing authoritative analysis on
the precious metals markets.
GFMS Metals Consulting will utilise the same in-depth research
techniques to meet the industries' demands for market information
and analysis on the base metals, steel and related sectors.
Our Team:
Neil Buxton - Managing director
neil.buxton@gfms-metalsconsulting.com
Neil has 20 years experience of analysing the non-ferrous and steel
industries. He commenced his career with CRU in 1982, where he was
a member of the steel and ferro-alloys team. In 1986, he joined
the highly regarded metals research team at Shearson Lehman Brothers,
where he was director of metals research with responsibility for
base metals research to support the company's LME trading, equity
research and investment banking operations. In 1991, he established
an independent research and consultancy division for Metal Bulletin,
leading a team of over 10 analysts.
Philip Klapwijk - Director
philip.klapwijk@gfms.co.uk
Philip holds degrees in economics from the London School of Economics
and a Masters degree from the College of Europe in Bruges.
Philip was appointed Group Economist at Consolidated GoldFields
in 1987, where he was responsible for developing the groups
economic scenarios as well as participating in the work for the
annual Gold Survey. He has worked for GFMS since 1989.
Paul Walker - Director
paul.walker@gfms.co.uk
After graduating with degrees in commerce and economics from the
University of Cape Town, Paul worked as a researcher in the UK House
of Commons before joining the International Lead and Zinc Study
Group, where he was involved in a wide range of economic studies
and forecasts. He also has a PhD in economics from the University
of Nottingham. Paul joined GFMS in 1995.
Shairaz Ahmed - Analyst
shairaz.ahmed@gfms-metalsconsulting.com
Shairaz Ahmed, joined GFMS Metals Consulting in October 2007 and
assists Neil Buxton with the research and analysis of the steel
and base metals markets. Having recently graduated from Queen Mary
& Westfield University of London, he holds a degree in BSc Economics
and Geography. Prior to joining GFMS, he worked for Barclays Capital
as an I.T. analyst.
Nikos Kavalis - Senior Analyst
nikos.kavalis@gfms.co.uk
Nikos Kavalis joined GFMS on 1st September 2003. He is primarily
working with Philip Klapwik on investment as well as official sector
activity research. He is also responsible for econometric modeling
of precious metals markets and other quantitative work.
Nikos holds a first degree in Econometrics and Economics from the
University of York, and an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical
Economics from the London School of Economics.
Rob Smith - Analyst
robert.smith@gfms-metalsconsulting.com
Robert Smith joined the GFMS Metals Consulting team as a metals
analyst in September 2008, assisting with the research and analysis
of the base metals and steel markets.
Robert holds a first class degree with honours in BSc Economics,
graduating from the University of Essex in July 2008. Prior to joining
GFMS, he worked as a junior correspondent at BaseMetals.com over
the summer of 2007.
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