Alba reinforces Bahrainisation with key managerial appointments

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce the recent promotions of S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects.

Since joining Alba in 1989 as a Vocational Trainee, S. Abbas S. Baqer has built an accomplished career across engineering, maintenance and marine operations. He has held a number of senior leadership positions and was instrumental in the successful delivery of Alba’s Port Upgrade Project, a key enabler of the Line 6 Expansion Project and the Company’s long-term growth ambitions.

Ali brings over two decades of engineering expertise to this role. He started his career in Alba’s Engineering Department in 2005, following which he held several key positions, including those of Senior Engineer and Superintendent of Engineering. Throughout his tenure, Ali has played a pivotal role in delivering transformative capacity enhancement projects such as Lines 4 & 6 Anode Enlargement Projects and the Upgrades of Gas Treatment Centres 1 through 4.

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Commenting on these appointments, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, said:

”The promotions of S. Abbas S. Baqer and Ali Aseeri reflect Alba’s commitment to developing national talent and building a strong leadership pipeline from within. Their appointments demonstrate the depth of capability we’ve cultivated across the organisation through continuous learning, targeted development and meaningful growth opportunities. As Alba continues to strengthen its position as a global industry leader and expand its international footprint, the ability to develop and empower high-calibre Bahraini talent remains a strategic priority. Both have built distinguished careers at Alba, consistently demonstrating strong performance, leadership and a commitment to excellence.

I’m confident that their experience, expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in advancing Alba’s strategic ambitions and supporting its global growth journey.”

S. Abbas holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Huddersfield, UK, graduating with First Class Honours (Distinction), and several professional certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Maintenance Planner, and Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.

Ali holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Arabian Gulf University, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

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