Bernard Potvin
Executive Vice President
administrative
Alderon Iron Ore Corp
India
Biography
Mr. Bernard Potvin serves as the Executive Vice President - Project Execution of Alderon Iron Ore Corp., since November 14, 2011. Mr. Potvin is General Manager, Expansion Projects of Iron Ore Company of Canada from January, 2007 to November, 2011. Mr. Potvin holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Laval University. Mr. Potvin has over 37 years of experience in mining and processing operations and brings substantial expertise in engineering, maintenance, project development and construction. Throughout his career Mr. Potvin has held senior roles at Quebec Cartier Mining, Reynolds Metals, Alcoa and IOC.. During his tenure at IOC, Mr. Potvin held the role of General Manager of Expansion Projects, successfully managing green and brown field expansion projects in Labrador City and Sept Îles. Mr. Potvin has extensive project management experience in iron ore and aluminum, and has executed a number of successful projects in excess of $1 billion.
Research Interest
Mechanical Engineering