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Hydro appoints Hanne Simensen as new EVP for Bauxite & Alumina
Hanne Simensen will become Executive Vice President (EVP) for Bauxite & Alumina at Norsk Hydro, effective November 1, 2026, succeeding John Thuestad, who is stepping down after eight years in the role. Simensen joined Hydro in 1994 and has held several senior positions across the company. She has served as EVP for Aluminium Metal since 2024, following earlier roles as EVP for People & HSE, Senior Vice President (SVP) and Head of Aluminium Metal Commercial, and SVP and Director of Global Business Services. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: "Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook" She holds a Master of Management from BI Norwegian Business School. Thuestad, 66, has served as...
Meagan Lalonde joins Metra North America as Architectural Sales Manager
Metra North America, leading manufacturer of engineered architectural systems specialising in custom fenestration, curtain wall, and building envelope solutions, has announced that Meagan Lalonde has joined the company as Architectural Sales Manager. Lalonde brings more than a decade of experience in the architectural building products Industry, most recently with NanaWall Systems, where she managed the northeast network of independent representatives and led corporate accounts strategy targeting hospitality and multifamily developers. Her background also includes roles at Steel Encounters, Centria, Halio Glass, and Dormakaba Crane. “I am looking forward to growing Metra North America’s Building Systems and Architectural Solutions vertical, and bringing my knowledge and relationships to...
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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 has built an accomplished career across engineering, maintenance and marine operations. He has held a number of senior leadership positions and was instrumental in the successful delivery of Alba’s Port Upgrade Project, a key enabler of the Line 6 Expansion Project and the Company’s long-term growth ambitions. Ali brings over two decades of engineering expertise to this role. He started his career in Alba’s Engineering Department in 2005, following which he held several key positions, including...
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 company’s manufacturing and mining operations. In Vedanta Aluminium, Kumar served as Chief Executive Officer and played a key role in driving production capacity expansion, improving operational efficiency and advancing the company’s long-term growth strategy. His background includes extensive experience in large-scale aluminium manufacturing, operational excellence and business leadership. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore " ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation,...
KAS Group bolsters leadership as India’s semiconductor ecosystem gains momentum
Riding the momentum of India's rapidly expanding semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, KAS Group, one of India's leading engineering conglomerates enabling semiconductor, electronics and advanced manufacturing industries, today announced the appointment of Vijayakumar Gobbaka as General Manager – Business Development. The appointment comes as the Group expands its semiconductor infrastructure capabilities, strengthens engagements with leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturers and OEMs, and scales manufacturing through facility in Doddaballapur. In his new role, Vijay will lead business development strategy for its business verticals—UHP Technologies, driving strategic customer partnerships, expanding international business opportunities and supporting the Group's long-term...
AMAG assigns group spokesperson role to Christoph M. Gabriel
AMAG Austria Metall AG has appointed Christoph M. Gabriel as Group Spokesperson, effective from mid-June. He will take on the new role in addition to his current responsibilities as Commercial Managing Director of the Metal Division and Head of Investor Relations and Issuer Compliance. Gabriel, 34, joined the Austrian aluminium company in February 2014. He has experience in financial management, capital markets communication and investor relations. He holds a degree in economics and has worked extensively in financial management and communication with national and international capital market stakeholders. He is also involved in several professional committees and industry networks. AMAG Austria Metall AG supplies cast and rolled aluminium products for industries including aerospace,...
Metro Mining appoints Rudi Cohrssen as General Counsel and Company Secretary
Metro Mining Ltd has announced changes to its executive leadership team, appointing Rudi Cohrssen as its new General Counsel and Company Secretary, effective July 1, 2026. Cohrssen is qualified as a lawyer in Australia, South Africa and Namibia. He joins Metro from the Victorian Bar in Melbourne, where he has practised as a barrister across corporate and commercial law, arbitration, employment law, environmental law and natural resources law. His legal work has included representing clients in State and Federal Courts as well as various tribunals. He has also advised global resource companies on strategy, risk, commercial and corporate law, cross-border arbitration and business development. Earlier in his career, Cohrssen worked as an academic, teaching a range of legal subjects at the...
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic strengthens leadership team with Matt Webster and Kevin Roschek promotions
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales has promoted Matt Webster to vice president and Kevin Roschek to senior director of divisional operations, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its aluminium and plastic distribution business. The appointments come as the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company adds management capacity to support a larger and more complex operation while positioning itself for future growth. "As Aluminum & Plastic Sales has grown in size and complexity, we're adding senior leadership capacity to match the business's ambition for continued market growth while leveraging the momentum our team has built," said John Barry, president of Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales. "Both of these appointments reflect our commitment to developing the leaders within...
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