Sir Korri Hayes
Global Commodities Venture Strategist +1-602-672-1257 | SirKorrie@FiveStarEquitiesGroup.com

Biography
Sir Korrie Hayes is an international leader, newly appointed diplomat, venture catalyst, and global consultant operating at the intersection of high-value physical commodities, cross-border strategy, and socio-economic infrastructure. As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Subterranean Trading LLC, Sir Korrie serves as a Principal Buyer and Aggregator of precious metals and rough gemstones, establishing direct supply channels between primary mining regions across Africa and sovereign or accredited refining facilities globally.
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Rejecting conventional passive intermediary models, Sir Korrie acts as a hands-on strategic consultant and industry agitator. He restructures traditional supply chains to enforce ethical sourcing, institutional-grade compliance, and price transparency. Under his leadership, Subterranean Trading aggregates raw output from artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) operations, providing capital, trade liquidity, and direct access to international bullion markets and gemological hubs.
Areas of Expertise
Diplomatic Mission & Royal Knighthood
Sir Korrie has recently been elevated to a diplomatic post, representing key economic, trade, and humanitarian interests on the international stage. In his diplomatic capacity, he leverages cross-border economic strategy to foster international bilateral cooperation, promote sustainable resource sovereignty, and facilitate transparent commercial exchange between emerging market nations and global financial institutions.
Sir Korrie was knighted under the Princely House of Schaumburg-Lippe-Nachod, a prestigious dynastic order recognizing extraordinary contributions to international commerce, enterprise, and humanitarian causes. As a Knight, Sir Korrie upholds a mandate of stewardship, utilizing his global access to champion anti-human trafficking efforts, secure trade corridors, and economic empowerment initiatives across developing territories.
Environmental Stewardship & Humanitarian Initiatives
A central pillar of Sir Korrie’s work is the Global Mercury Recovery & Water Security Program. Recognizing the environmental hazards associated with traditional gold processing, he actively advocates for mercury remediation technologies and zero-emission extraction frameworks in rural mining communities. His programs champion water security infrastructure, ensuring mining regions maintain access to clean, unpolluted water resources.
Additionally, Sir Korrie integrates his multi-industry background into global advocacy against forced labor and human trafficking within commodity supply chains, ensuring that every trade pipeline directed by Subterranean Trading adheres to the highest ethical mandates.
Creative Direction & Enterprise Legacy
Prior to establishing Subterranean Trading, Sir Korrie cultivated an extensive career in high fashion, international modeling, and event production. He worked alongside premier global fashion agencies, founded the acclaimed Fenton Gray collection, produced major industry events including Sanctuary Fashion Week in Los Angeles, and was featured on the cover of leading fashion publications such as AGENDA. This unique blend of high-level creative direction and rigorous trade operations enables him to approach global enterprise with unparalleled vision and cultural agility.
Principal Commodity Buying
- Direct purchasing and aggregation of gold bullion, rough diamonds, and colored gemstones from source nations, ensuring full traceability and LBMA/RJC compliance.
Strategic Agitation & Advisory
- Consulting for governments and mining consortia to modernize supply networks, disrupt exploitative middle-tier trading, and maximize local economic retention.
