Century Aluminum Company, a global producer of primary aluminium, has announced the appointment of Jesse E. Gary as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, a newly created position. Jesse E. Gary will continue to serve as Century’s General Counsel.

Jesse E. Gary said: “I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to serve and support all of our incredible employees and customers.  Century is well positioned to perform in the current dynamic industry environment, and I look forward to working with Mike and the rest of our team to safely drive our business forward.” 

 “I am also very pleased to announce Morgan’s promotion.  Over the past five years, she has demonstrated superb legal skills and has become a trusted partner of the business.  I am very confident that Morgan will continue to serve Century well in her new role.”

Morgan Walbridge has been promoted to Deputy General Counsel. She will oversee the legal department on a day-to-day basis, Century Aluminum said.

Michael Bless, President and Chief Executive Officer added: “Jesse has played an invaluable role in Century’s progress over the last decade.  He has been a spirited advocate for the safe and efficient growth and improvement of our operations.  He has vast knowledge of our industry and has built valuable relationships with all manners of market participants and other key constituencies.  Jesse has been a key partner in managing the business and I look forward to working with him in the next phase of the sustainable development of Century’s operations.”

Century Aluminum Company operates three U.S. aluminium smelters, in Hawesville, Kentucky (Hawesville), Robards, Kentucky (Sebree) and Mt. Holly, South Carolina (Mt. Holly), and one smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland (Grundartangi). The company’s primary aluminium facilities produce standard-grade, high-purity and value-added primary aluminium products.