A.J. NICHOLS
Chief Representative, Beijing Office General Manager, Corporate Affairs Vale Minerals China Company Ltd. A.J.
2015“One Belt, One Road” honored guest
Nichols is the Chief Representative of Vale’s Beijing office and General Manager for Corporate Affairs. He leads Vale’s China Corporate Affairs team in the strategic planning, deployment and management of national as well as regional and international affairs issues, policy and regulatory matters, as well as stakeholder relations with governments, non-government entities and the international community throughout the region. Prior to moving to Beijing in July 2014, A.J. served as the Head of Corporate Affairs in the Asia-Pacific region for Vale S.A based in Singapore as well as Director of International Relations and Corporate Affairs for Vale’s Base Metals business in Toronto from 2007-2012. Prior to Vale, A.J. served as a Political/Economic Affairs Officer and Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Consulate General in New York City,and the Chief of Staff to the Canadian Ambassador to the United States in Washington D.C. A.J. hails from British Columbia, Canada and has two degrees from Dalhousie University (Halifax) including a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) and a Master in Business Administration.
