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...
Vedanta Aluminium veteran Rajiv Kumar joins Jindal Steel as COO
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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Aluminum Association appointment
The Aluminum Association has appointed Patrick Taylor, President and CEO of BestTransport, and Associate Member of the Aluminum Association, to its board of directors. As CEO of BestTransport, Mr Taylor works closely with the logistics operations of several producer members including Alcoa and...
Patrick Taylor, President and CEO of BestTransport Elected to the Aluminum Association's Board of Directors
Today, the Aluminum Association announced a new addition to its Board of Directors, Patrick Taylor, President and CEO of BestTransport, and Associate Member of the Aluminum Association. "I have been involved with the Aluminum Association and aluminum industry for several years and there is no...
Alumina namesJohn Pizzey as chairman
Alumina Ltd. said Friday that John Pizzey will succeed Don Morley as chairman when he retires Nov. 30. Pizzey joined the board as a non-executive director in 2007 and is chairman of the board's audit committee.
Neapco Opens Asia Business Office in China
Neapco Holdings today announced the launch of its Asia Business Office in Shanghai, China, as part of an ongoing expansion to serve the global demands of its customers and suppliers worldwide. Located in the center of the growing Chinese automotive market, the office will provide technical and...
Aleris plans global business realignment
Aluminum products producer Aleris in Beachwood said it plans to align its organizational structure come Jan. 1 “to better support the company's global growth strategies and the global market objectives of its customers.” Aleris said out of two global business units that will be created,one would be...
Leslie Joyce Named Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, Novelis Inc
Novelis Inc. announced today that Leslie W. Joyce has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective immediately. She will be confirmed as an executive officer of the company at the next Novelis Board of Directors meeting.
National Aluminium Company Limited
National Aluminium Company Limited has informed the Exchange that "Shri G.P. Joshi and Shri S.S. Khurana have been appointed as Part-time Non-official Directors of the Company vide Order F. No.2(2)/2010-Met.l dated 15.09.2011 of Ministry of Mines, Government of India".
Aluminum extruder Sapa sees 'business as usual' after CEO change
Aluminum extruder and sheetmaker Sapa expects "business as usual" and is planning no change in strategy or ownership in the near term, following the announcement last week of a change in leadership, new President and CEO Svein-Rore Holsether told Platts Thursday. Holsether replaced Tim Stubbs as...
Aluminum Association Announces Heidi Biggs Brock as New President
The Aluminum Association is pleased to announce that Heidi Biggs Brock has been named its new president, effective October 1, 2011. Ms. Brock will succeed Steve Larkin, who has served as the Association's president since 1998, and earlier this year announced his plan to retire at the end of 2011....
Aleris Names Kelly R. Thomas Vice President and Treasurer
Aleris named Kelly R. Thomas vice president and Treasurer, effective September 1, 2011, responsible for Global Treasury operations, Investor Relations and Global Risk. Thomas, currently vice president, Global Risk, succeeds Michael J. Hobey, who will become vice president, Finance for the company's...
TVS Group's Venu Srinivasan's son Sudarshan Venu on Sundaram Clayton board
Twenty-two-year-old Sudarshan Venu, the son of TVS Group's most visible member, Venu Srinivasan, on Friday joined the board of key group company Sundaram Clayton - a maker of aluminium die-casting and also an investment arm inside the group. "He is a non-executive and non-independent director of...
Glen Morrison, President of Alcoa Building and Construction Systems, Named Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council
Alcoa AA announced today that Glen Morrison, President of Alcoa Building and Construction Systems, was named a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council (DFC) by the organization's Board of Directors. The DFC is an interdisciplinary network of U.S. design, product and construction leaders looking...
Daniel Cruise, Vice President Government and Public Affairs, Promoted to Alcoa's Executive Council
Alcoa announced today that as a result of the increasing impact of the Government and Public Affairs function on Alcoa's business, Daniel Cruise will join Alcoa's Executive Council, the Company's senior leadership group that sets strategic direction, and report to Alcoa Chairman and CEO Klaus...
Aluminium Bahrain - Company Secretary Change
Ms. Afshan Akhtar joined Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. as the new General Counsel and Corporate Secretary on 14 August 2011. Ms. Akhtar was born and raised in London and studied law as an undergraduate at The London School of Economics following which attended Law School at the College of Law in London....
Executive vice president and CFO purchases shares
Executive Vice President and CFO Jørgen C. Arentz Rostrup on August 19 purchased 5,000 shares in Hydro at NOK 30.00 per share. Rostrup's new shareholding in Hydro, including closely related parties, is 22,902 shares.
Qatalum appointment
Preben Bruun-Nyzell, 40, is the new Chief Financial Officer at Qatalum. He took over from Olaf Meissner on August 1, 2011.
Novelis appointment
Novelis has appointed Marco Antonio Palmieri Senior Vice President of Novelis and President, Novelis South America, effective August 22, 2011.
Changes to Outotec Executive Board
Outotec's Board of Directors has decided on the following changes to Outotec Executive Board effective on October 1, 2011. Mr. Robin Lindahl (M.Sc. Econ.), 46, has been appointed Executive Vice President - Market Operations and member of the Executive Board. He will succeed in the position and as a...
