Armco Metals Holdings CEO and leadership

Since June 2008, Mr. Yao has served as Armco Metals’ chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer. In addition, Mr. Yao has served as the chairman and general manager of our subsidiary, Armco Metals International, Ltd., since its inception in 2001. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Yao served as the general manager of the Tianjin Branch for Zhengzhou Gaoxin District Development Co., Ltd., a Chinese metal distribution business. While there, he was responsible for managing the iron ore import department, which coordinates the delivery of iron ore from around the world to China. Mr. Yao received a bachelor’s degree from Henan University of Agriculture in 1996 and obtain an EMBA degree from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) this year. Our board of directors believes his experience in the metal ore business, as well as his success in operating Armco Metals International, enhances the quality of the board of directors and is key to the company’s long-term success.

Since June 2008, Mr. Yao has served as Armco Metals’ chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer. In addition, Mr. Yao has served as the chairman and general manager of our subsidiary, Armco Metals International, Ltd., since its inception in 2001. From 1996 to 2001, Mr. Yao served as the general manager of the Tianjin Branch for Zhengzhou Gaoxin District Development Co., Ltd., a Chinese metal distribution business. While there, he was responsible for managing the iron ore import department, which coordinates the delivery of iron ore from around the world to China. Mr. Yao received a bachelor’s degree from Henan University of Agriculture in 1996 and obtain an EMBA degree from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) this year. Our board of directors believes his experience in the metal ore business, as well as his success in operating Armco Metals International, enhances the quality of the board of directors and is key to the company’s long-term success.