The Founders
Our founders, Darryl, Brian and Jarrad Panes, bring decades of industry expertise and a shared vision for providing investors with reliable, secure access to physical precious metals. Their leadership drives the foundation of our values and commitment to client success.
Darryl Panes
Chief Executive Officer
Darryl Panes (CEO) boasts over forty years of formidable expertise in sales and marketing, including over thirty years as CEO of Panes International, a global manufacturer and supplier of standard press tool componentry to the world's largest and most recognised car manufacturers.
This is complemented by two decades of profound financial expertise. His committment to client empowerment through education and unwavering integrity underscores his leadership in the precious metals industry.
Brian Panes
Principal
Brian Panes (Principal) brings over 25 years of extensive experience in precious metals investment, coupled with a steadfast commitment to client education and satisfaction.
His vast business acumen, combined with expertise in share trading within the gold mining sector, underscores his ability to navigate complex market dynamics and drive the company's success.
Jarrad Panes
Chief Financial Officer
Jarrad Panes (CFO) adeptly navigates the intricate landscape of financial markets, specializing in hedging strategies to mitigate risk and enhance the company's financial resilience and growth.
He has played a key role in the rebranding and expansion of KWS Vaults, elevating it as South Australia’s premier private vaulting facility and a trusted name in asset protection.
The Team
The As Good As Gold team consists of passionate, experienced professionals who are committed to delivering outstanding customer service and expert guidance. From sales to customer support, our team ensures your investment experience is seamless and secure.
Carmelle Pavan
General Manager (VIC)
Samantha Ipsa
Sales & Marketing
Sue O'Connell
Customer Service Manager
Keturah Ravesteyn
Receptionist
Jasmine Petruzzelli
Sales Executive
Billy Jenkins
Sales Executive
Mark Panes
Custodial Vault Manager
Simon Panes
Director of Media
Our Contributors
Our trusted contributors offer invaluable market insights and industry expertise to keep our team well-informed on the latest trends and developments in the industry. With their deep knowledge of finance and the precious metals market, they ensure our team is equipped to deliver the best possible service and support to you.
Advisor
Alasdair Macleod
Alasdair Macleod started his career as a stockbroker in 1970 on the London Stock Exchange. In those days, trainees learned everything: from making the tea, to corporate finance, to evaluating and dealing in equities and bonds. They learned rapidly through experience about things as diverse as mining shares and general economics. It was excellent training, and within nine years he had risen to become senior partner of his firm.
Subsequently, he held positions at director level in investment management, and worked as a mutual fund manager.
Mr. Macleod also worked at a bank in Guernsey as an executive director.
For most of his 40 years in the finance industry, he has been de-mystifying macro-economic events for his investing clients. The accumulation of this experience has convinced him that unsound monetary policies are the most destructive weapon governments use against the common man. Accordingly, his mission is to educate and inform the public in layman’s terms what governments do with money and how to protect themselves from the consequences.
Lynette Zang
Economist
Economist and Founder of Zang Enterprises, Lynette Zang has been active in financial markets since 1964—as a student, banker, stockbroker, and precious metals currency analyst.
Since 1987, she’s specialized in currency lifecycles and is known for translating complex economic patterns into accessible, actionable insights.
Egon Von Greyerz
Commentator
Founder and Chairman of VON GREYERZ AG (formerly Matterhorn Asset Management), Egon von Greyerz is a noted figure in wealth preservation through physical gold and silver held outside the banking system.
Formerly a banker and FTSE 100 executive, he started VON GREYERZ in the 1990s to serve private family funds and has since become a trusted voice on global economic risks.
Greg Mannarino
Commentator
Known as “The Robin Hood of Wall Street,” Greg Mannarino is an active full-time capital markets trader, financial strategist, and YouTube host.
He began his career as an analyst in Bear Stearns’ securities and trading division, later founding TradersChoice.net. He shares macroeconomic and market insights with a global audience.
Bill Holter
Commentator
A veteran of 23 years as a retail stockbroker (including 12 years as a branch manager at A.G. Edwards), Bill Holter transitioned into financial commentary, focusing on precious metals and systemic risk.
He’s contributed to GATA and Miles Franklin, and collaborated with Jim Sinclair under the Holter/Sinclair partnership.
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