About us
In a world where market participants seek the best possible deals, Rostrum Commodities is where convergence takes place. By choosing Rostrum Commodities, clients can go directly to the source, bypassing intermediaries, and gaining access to the prevailing market prices and information for physical commodities markets.
We’ve become an integral part of our clients’ internal marketing teams, offering unmatched speed and market knowledge. Rostrum Commodities not only secures the best market prices but also provides tailored solutions through the facilitation of spot, term, and off-take agreements. Your success is our priority, and we’re here to make your commodity ventures thrive.
Our Expertise
At Rostrum Commodities, we excel in physical commodities sourcing, offering you unparalleled expertise in a wide range of commodity markets. We have evolved to meet our clients changing needs, expanding our product offerings to include various grades of Precious Metals, Fuels (refined & crude), and both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Our unique ability to negotiate structured and term business, as well as prompt cargoes, sets us apart.
Our Commitment to Results
As part of the onboarding process Rostrum Commodities performs Know Your Customer and Know Your Project checks on all our counterparties we deal with. This ensures that we only work with the most reputable, financially stable and experienced traders, producers and end users or providers.
Our Philosophy
At Rostrum Commodities, we view ourselves as more than just consultants, we are dedicated partners. Our approach is to compliment your marketing and sales teams. We collaborate closely with you to discover new clients or suppliers that might otherwise remain hidden. When we step into the market to execute buy or sell orders on your behalf, we prioritize discretion. Your identity is safeguarded, allowing us to secure the best possible prices without revealing your position to other market participants. This commitment to confidentiality is at the core of our service, ensuring your interests remain protected.
Our Experience
All of our team are highly experienced deal makers and marketing specialists, with more than a combined 40 years of experience in the commodity & Finance field.
The Team
Mark A. Cordner
Founder
Mark founded Rostrum Commodities building upon his passion for international trade, geo-politics and the commodities industry. Mark brings more than 15 years of professional experience in finance, accounting and settlements.
Building upon his international experience, he has been able to shape the company’s strategic direction which has resulted in the provision of seamless and efficient advisory and transaction services to buyers and suppliers worldwide. Under his guidance, Rostrum Commodities has expanded its portfolio to service a diverse range of client types.
Phone: +44 (0)203 745 1735 ext 100
Mob: +44 7933 900389
email: mark@rostrumcommodities.com
Lawrence Hercules
Managing Director
Lawrence is our MD and is an ex army engineer, who is also DANA qualified. Lawrence has gained considerable experience in international physical commodities markets over the past 20 years and specializes in sales & marketing along with extensive knowledge of shipping. He heads up the company's long term strategy and day-to-day sales.
Phone: +44 (0)203 745 1735 ext. 102
Mob: +1 868 250 5944
Sergio Aguila-Pardo
Director
Sergio is a hands-on Global Business Relations Executive and has vast experience directing and managing companies as a Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of several companies in the IT, Telecommunications, Consulting, Finance and Commodities sectors. His proven multi-sector experience and global business relations combined with his leadership skills allow him to have a wide and steep insight into the identification and fulfillment of client needs and corporate governance making him a great addition to our board of directors.
Phone: +44 (0)203 745 1735 ext. 103
Mob: +51 922 916 673
Geoff Marr
Director
Geoff is a highly experienced physical Gold trader with an international facilitators license. He has extensive physical gold supply connections and uses those relationships to head up our gold sales division. Providing continuous communications between both buyers and sellers.
Phone: +44 (0)203 745 1735 ext. 104
Mob: +61 417 002 366
email: geoff@rostrumcommodities.com