Preston Holloway

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Principal Engineer at BBA Consultants

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Preston Holloway is a Principal Engineer at BBA Consultants with a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta. He possesses extensive expertise in hydrometallurgy, demonstrated through his previous long-term tenure as Chief Metallurgist at Sherritt International Corporation, where he focused on research and development.

He has a strong and lasting connection to the University of Alberta, where he earned both his B. Sc. and M. Sc. degrees and later returned to work as a Sessional Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow.

He is a co-inventor on multiple patents related to innovative methods for processing copper and nickel ores.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.

Topics They Care About

Hydrometallurgical Processing
His career, Ph. D. , and patents are centered on advancing hydrometallurgical techniques for mineral extraction, including pressure oxidative leaching.
Copper & Nickel Extraction
He co-invented patented processes specifically designed to improve the co-processing of copper sulphide and nickel laterite ores.
Process Development
[Predicted] His progression from Senior Research Metallurgist to Chief Metallurgist suggests a focus on taking metallurgical concepts from research to practical application.

Media Appearances

Preston has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Principal Engineer at BBA Consultants
7-2021 - 10-2025
Chief Metallurgist at Sherritt International Corporation
12-2016 - 7-2021
Principal Research Metallurgist at Sherritt International Corporation
5-2011 - 12-2016
Senior Reseach Metallurgist at Sherritt International Corporation
9-2006 - 1-2007
Sessional Instructor for Hydrometallurgy/Post Doc at University of Alberta

Education

1993 - 1998
B.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering from University of Alberta
M.Sc. in Materials Engineering from University of Alberta

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Exp : 17 Location : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Principal Engineer at BBA Consultants
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Insights For Selling To Preston

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Preston is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Preston

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Preston move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Preston take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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