Collectors Universe Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. Joseph J. Orlando to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Mr. Robert G. Deuster who, as previously reported, had decided to retire as CEO, but will continue as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Orlando also has been appointed as a member of the Board, bringing the total number of directors to nine. Mr. Orlando joined the company in 1999 and was appointed President of PSA in 2002 and President of PSA/DNA in 2003.

In those roles, in addition to growing the business into the leading third-party authenticator and grader for trading cards, autographs and sports memorabilia, Mr. Orlando also serves as Editor of nationally distributed Sports Market Report which, under his direction, has developed into a leading resource in the market.