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...
Vedanta Aluminium veteran Rajiv Kumar has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jindal Steel after completing a successful stint as Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Aluminium. Kumar, who brings more than three decades of experience in the metals and mining industry, will now oversee the...
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<p>North America’s leading producer of semi-trailers and liquid transportation systems Wabash National has appointed Gordon Groshong senior product manager, aluminium, for its tank trailer business.<br /><br />An industrial manufacturer of global repute, Wabash National boasts a wide range of...
<p>Alberto Fabrini was appointed Executive Vice President and member of Hydro's Corporate Management Board in 2014. He was previously Chief Operating Officer in Bauxite & Alumina and plant manager of the Albras primary plant in Brazil.<br /><br />Fabrini has also held the position as plant...
Jindal Aluminium Limited (JAL), the leading manufacturer of aluminium extruded profiles in Bangalore, India, has a new exec at the top. Pragun Khaitan has been appointed as the Managing Director of the company, said a company release. SR Jindal will continue as Chairman and will play a key role in...
<p>The Aluminum Association announced an expanded leadership team and additions to its Board of Directors during “Vote Aluminium” – its annual member meeting in Washington, D.C.</p> <p>“This is a pivotal time for the domestic aluminium industry – with tremendous demand...
<p>The Aluminum Association's Aluminum Transportation Group (ATG) today announces its new Chairman John Thomas, global marketing manager of automotive at Alcoa. Preceding Thomas is Tom Boney who was recently promoted to vice president of North American operations at Novelis. Ganesh Panneer, vice...
<p>Oliver Hommel, Head of Product Area Foil BU Global Products Hydro Aluminium, has been elected President of the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) at the organisation’s General Assembly held in Shanghai. GLAFRI is the global association coordinating actions on sustainability...
<p>In preparation for its previously-announced separation into two industry-leading companies, Alcoa Inc. has named the members of the Boards of Directors for the future Arconic Inc. and Alcoa Corporation.<br /><br />To ensure continuity and retention of valuable Alcoa Inc. experience, each new...
<p>UC RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, announces senior staff appointments within the Company’s Aluminium Division.<br /><br />Oleg Buts has been appointed as Managing Director of Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter (IrkAZ). Prior to the appointment, Mr Buts worked as the Director of...
<p>In preparation of Gränges acquisition of Noranda’s downstream aluminium rolling operations in the United States, Patrick Lawlor has been appointed President Americas of Gränges, effective 22 August, 2016. He will replace Daniel Daoust, who will take on the role of Vice President...
<p>BHP Billiton has announced the joining of Ken MacKenzie in its board of directors. The former Amcor boss will be instrumental in envisioning future goals and strategies for the global miner having portfolios comprising multiple commodities including bauxite. <br /><br />MacKenzie will join BHP...
<p>Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced a number of senior executive moves to further meet the needs of its customers and to continue to deliver high-quality, innovative products to the marketplace. Emilio Braghi has been named Senior Vice President, Novelis...
Kjetil Ebbesberg, Hydro, yesterday took on the position of Chairman of European Aluminium until the next General Assembly, replacing Pierre Vareille. “Under Pierre’s chairmanship, European Aluminium demonstrated leadership on climate change, trade and innovation to ensure our industry’s long-term...
Oslo based Sapa AS announced a shuffle in its management team yesterday. Rafael Fuertes and Katarina Nilsson have been named to the aluminium downstream manufacturer's executive team. Fuertes will replace Tolga Egrilmezer as EVP Strategy & Innovation, as the latter steps dow,n and Nilsson will...
Constellium N.V.has announced recently appointed Constellium Executive Director, Jean-Marc Germain will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective July 11, 2016. Jean-Marc will succeed Pierre Vareille, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Pierre will work closely with Jean-Marc...
Jan Homan, Supervisory Board Member of Constantia Flexibles, has been re-elected President of the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) at the organisation’s summer conference held in Hamburg. The European Aluminium Foil Association is the international body representing companies engaged in...
Aleris Corporation announced today that it has appointed Jack Govers executive vice president, president of Europe and Global Markets. In this role, Govers will oversee all aspects of the European business as well as the company's global automotive and aerospace strategy. Govers joined Aleris on...
Rio Tinto will strengthen its organizational structure to continue to drive performance under its new chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques. From 2 July 2016, Rio Tinto’s product group structure will be adjusted to better align the Group’s assets with the business strategy to help drive further...
Constellium N.V. has announced results from its 2016 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders which was held yesterday. All voting items were adopted at the meeting except for the proposal to increase the number of shares under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (described in the annual meeting...
