CCG Promotes Ralph Russo to Executive Vice President

The Certified Collectibles Group® (CCG®), the global leader in grading and authentication of collectibles, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ralph Russo to Executive Vice President.

Since joining CCG in 2022, Russo has been responsible for expanding and enhancing the company’s service offerings through entry into new services and markets, partnerships and M&A. He has also been integral in setting the company’s strategy and vision for the future.

After CCG's acquisition of James Spence Authentication® (JSA®), the leader in autograph authentication, in March 2024, Russo led the successful integration of its services with CCG’s business. Now, in his expanded role, he will partner with JSA’s leadership team to capture new growth opportunities and drive process efficiencies.

Prior to joining CCG, Russo served as a Director in the Portfolio Valuation & Analytics Group at Blackstone, where he oversaw valuations, performance monitoring, and reporting for investments within the Tactical Opportunities and Growth funds.

“Ralph Russo has made a tremendous impact at CCG,” said Max Spiegel, President of CCG. “His deep financial expertise, strategic mindset and strong work ethic have been invaluable as we position the company for continued success. Everyone who has worked with Ralph immediately sees the value of his contributions, and I am excited to see how much more he will accomplish in this expanded role.”

“I’m thrilled to be part of the best team in the authentication and grading business, and am excited about the opportunities ahead as we continue to provide world-class services to collectors and dealers everywhere,” said Russo.

The Certified Collectibles Group is the world's leading provider of expert, impartial and technology-enabled services that enhance the value and liquidity of collectibles. Its renowned companies include Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC), Paper Money Guaranty (PMG), Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), James Spence Authentication (JSA) and Authenticated Stamp Guaranty (ASG). Since 1987, Certified Collectibles Group companies have certified over 100 million coins, banknotes, comics, TCGs, sports cards, autographs, video games, home videos, stamps and much more. Today, CCG serves the world of collectors online and through its offices in the USA, UK, Germany, China and the UAE.