Successful businessman recognised with honorary fellowship
A SUCCESSFUL Aldridge businessman has received an honorary fellowship from the University of Wolverhampton.
Ian Aspley was presented with the honorary by the Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre in recognition of his business career and his support to the Wolverhampton Business School through mentoring, guest lectures and workshops.
Aspley has more than 10 years’ experience at senior board level as manufacturing director for building materials manufacturer Marley. He has over 35 years’ experience in manufacturing, distribution, health and safety, project management and negotiations with unions and suppliers at all levels.
He said: “It is a great honour to receive this Fellowship from the University of Wolverhampton; it has been my pleasure to work with the university and its students to help them both achieve their respective goals.”
He is currently a non-executive director at Proskills UK, which supports training and education for those working in the material, production and supply industries.
Aspley is also a trustee of a small charity based in The Gambia. The charity’s aims are to provide education, community development, primary healthcare, skills training and employment opportunities in one village.
