Novelis names Greg Schlicht president of North America operations

Novelis Inc. has named Greg Schlicht as its new Executive Vice President and President for Novelis North America. The appointment, effective immediately, puts Schlicht in charge of the company’s full range of operations across the US and Canada, including its network of rolling mills and recycling facilities.

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Schlicht is no stranger to the organisation, having spent 16 years in leadership roles across several divisions. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer and Vice President of Commercial for Novelis North America, where he oversaw regional sales.

Earlier, he spent four years managing the company’s global beverage packaging accounts, a cornerstone of Novelis’ business. His career within the company has also spanned strategy, sustainability, and legal functions, giving him a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the aluminium sector.

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Novelis Inc President & CEO Steve Fisher said, Greg's extensive experience and proven leadership make him the ideal candidate to drive our strategic initiatives and growth in the North America region. His commitment to innovation, sustainability and excellence aligns perfectly with our vision to advance aluminIum as the material of choice with circular solutions. We are confident that under Greg's leadership, Novelis North America will continue to achieve new heights and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders."

Novelis North America is a key arm of the company’s global portfolio, supplying aluminium to a wide range of industries. Its output serves beverage packaging giants, automotive manufacturers, and customers in high-end specialties, including building and construction, transportation, and food packaging.

With Schlicht at the helm, the company is expected to continue strengthening its role in sustainable aluminium solutions, while navigating shifting demand from industries increasingly focused on lightweight, recyclable materials.

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