European Aluminium appoints Paul Voss as the new Director General

European Aluminium, the European industry voice for the aluminium value chain, is happy to announce Paul Voss' appointment as Director-General, effective from 1 February 2022. Mr Voss will follow Gerd Götz, who will leave the Association at the end of March after almost a decade as the head.

“On behalf of all European Aluminium members, I would like to thank Gerd Götz for his unwavering dedication to the Association and aluminium industry. During his nine-year tenure as Director General, European Aluminium adopted a long-term sustainability vision based on aluminium’s role in the transition to a low carbon and circular economy. Notable achievements under his leadership include the launch of the industry’s Sustainability Roadmap Towards 2025, Vision 2050 and Circular Aluminium Action Plan, and the establishment of our Innovation Hub. Paul’s strong track record in industry representation and expertise in renewable energy will help European Aluminium strengthen its role in addressing today’s sustainability and industrial challenges,” said Ingrid Jörg, Chair of European Aluminium.

Paul Voss joins European Aluminium after eight years as Managing Director of Euroheat & Power, the European district energy sector's trade group. Mr Voss has 20 years of experience in Brussels and the energy sector as a long-term public affairs and governmental relations expert. Paul Voss has a master's degree in European Public Policy and has studied in Canada, France, and Belgium.

“I feel honoured to be appointed Director General during what will be a vital period for both the European aluminium industry and the wider project of the European Green Deal. Reconciling the twin imperatives of environmental sustainability and the maintenance of a strong industrial base will be one of Europe’s most important tasks during the coming years and decades, and we fully embrace our responsibility to help make it happen. I look forward to working with policymakers, our members and partners to create a policy framework that enables our producers to transform their sustainability and innovation ambitions into reality while meeting the growing demand for our metal in a fair and competitive global market. My immediate priorities are ensuring the Fit For 55 Package works for aluminium, elevating our sustainability approach and strengthening trade defence against unfair practices,” added Voss.