The FirstGold™ Team
Michael Cohen
Michael Started his career serving an apprenticeship as a diamond cutter, polisher, cleaver and marker for a major DeBeers sightholder in South Africa. In the 1988, Michael then established a diamond cutting works (DCW) in Johannesburg CBD. The factory primarily traded in rough diamonds direct from the mine. The DCW situated in the city where Michael and his brother Roy manufactured polished diamonds, which are marketed around the globe. In 2001, the family migrated to Australia where the set up the DCLA, Australia’s first and only internationally accredited and endorsed Diamond grading laboratory.
Roy Cohen
Roy worked for Anglo American and De Beers, a multinational Diamond and Gold mining corporation, for several years before joining the DCW business in the 90’s. As an expert in rough and polished diamonds, and was active in the trading of rough diamonds and developing mining interests in the Kimberly area of South Africa and other African countries. Roy’s in-depth knowledge of Gold, Silver and he qualifications in the world of economics has been the backbone of the FirstGold platforms strategy and focus. An indispensable part of the consumers experience when dealing with FirstGold.
Dan Novick
Dan owned and operated a professional aviation business in Australia. Dan’s business expertise is extensive across many different companies, Including Gold, diamonds and other innovative technology companies. With a broad base of experience in marketing and commerce, and a passion for gold trading and the gold market, Dan is a hands on partner and leader. With his experience in selling gold, buying gold, Dan has earned the team an impeccable reputation in the trade around the globe.