ETF Securities (ETFS), a provider of commodity Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) in Europe and Asia, has appointed ETFS Marketing to provide marketing, investment research and public relations strategies in the US.

William Rhind will be head of sales & marketing for ETFS Marketing. Mr. Rhind will relocate to New York from London, where he has been instrumental in marketing ETFS products in Europe. He will head the office, and work closely with Brian Kelleher and Eric Kolts, senior vice presidents, on ETFS’ business development efforts in North America.

Graham Tuckwell, chairman of ETF Securities, said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of ETFS Marketing to represent our US business. The appointment of ETFS Marketing shows our commitment to expanding our US business with the view to becoming the most recognized commodity ETF player in the US marketplace. ”

Mr. Rhind, said: “We are delighted that ETF Securities has agreed to work with us to develop their US business, and we look forward to helping them establish their brand here.”