John Johnson is a well-known expert on the global steel, metals and mining industry, having been researching and consulting on these industries for 30 years. He is also an authority on China, where he resides today, and his views on the Chinese metals industry are sought by executives around the world. He has presented and chaired at many conferences in China and worldwide, including at China Mining on numerous occasions and was awarded “Best Contribution Award” for China Mining in 2015. At CRU, John has held senior research positions in both non-ferrous and ferrous metals, including Steel Research Manager in London between 1994-2004, with responsibility for all regular research covering steel and steelmaking raw materials. In 2000, John was responsible for developing the CRU steel price index (CRUspi), which has now become a leading global benchmark for steel pricing. In 2004, he was appointed as CRU’s Manager in China and has been located in Beijing ever since building relations with leading Chinese metals companies & associations, as well as managing & contributing to research & consultancy. John has conducted many assignments for Chinese companies investing overseas and for Western companies wanting to know about China. He is a Committee Member and Director of the Global Mining Association of China (GMAC).John is learning Mandarin and manages a growing China presence for CRU Group, with more than 35 consultants located in Beijing and Shanghai. He has a degree in Chinese Politics and Economics from York University and MA in Economics.