Ian Ashby

Biography

Mr. Ian R. Ashby serves as an Independent Director of Alderon Iron Ore Corp., with effect from 29 May 2014. Mr. Ashby worked 25 years for BHP Billiton, the world's largest diversified resource company. During his time with BHP Billiton, Mr. Ashby held many senior roles including Chief Operating Officer, Base Metals, Chief Operating Officer, Western Australia Iron Ore and lastly President, Iron Ore from 2006 to 2012. As President, Iron Ore, Mr. Ashby was responsible for global strategy development and execution, and operations and project development for the Iron Ore business. He was accountable for the largest and most profitable business within BHP Billiton and was instrumental in expanding the business to almost twice its capacity during his tenure. Mr. Ashby holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Research Interest

Agrochemicals Chemical technology Chemical Reaction Engineering Biochemical Engineering Reservoir Engineering