Mr Ashton holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia, is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. He has over 40 years’ experience as a Chartered Accountant specialising in Corporate Restructuring and Finance and as a Professional Company Director. This experience is complemented by his strategic approach and extensive business network. His former roles include Director of the Hawaiian Group of Companies and Chairman of ASX listed companies Gryphon Minerals Ltd, Resource Development Group Ltd and Empired Ltd, President and Director of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Vice President and Director of Fremantle Football Club Ltd and Chairman of Cullen Wines (Australia) Pty Ltd.