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Chris Bayliss
Decarbonisation Adviser
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)
Roger-Philippe Bertozzi
EU & WTO Affairs
Federation of Aluminium Consumers of Europe (FACE)
Timothy Brightbill
Partner
Wiley Rein LLP
Franco Dalpiaz
Raw Material Purchasing Manager
Raffmetal SpA
Duncan Hobbs
Research Director
Concord Resources
Andrea Hotter
Special Correspondent
Fastmarkets
Ron Knapp
Adviser, Office of the Chairman, China
Hongqiao
Emanuele Manigrassi
Director – Climate & Energy
European Aluminium
Ewa Manthey
Commodities Strategist
ING
Ewa Manthey is a Commodities Strategist based in London. She joined the bank in 2022 and covers the entire commodities complex, with a particular focus on the metals markets. She has eight years of experience as a financial journalist specialising in commodities markets. She graduated from the London School of Economics.
James McKeigue
Editor Base Metals Europe
Christian Mildner
Head of Corporate Sales,
The London Metal Exchange
Christian Mildner is the Head of Corporate Sales at the London Metal Exchange where he leads engagement with physical market users. Prior to joining the LME, Christian worked at Commerzbank in London where he headed up the Commodity Corporate Sales team. Christian has a Msc. in Financial Markets from University Paris Dauphine.
Marc Ostwald
Chief Economist & Global Strategist
ADM Investor Services International
Jan Pannenbäcker
CEO & Co-founder
Metaloop
Jan is Co-CEO and co-founder of Metaloop, leading one of Europe’s top metal scrap service companies. He is at the forefront of blending metal scrap management and digital technological innovation in order to streamline a commodity market that has been under the radar for decades. With over a decade of leadership experience, including his previous role as CEO of GOOD wear, Jan is recognized for his expertise in sustainable business practices and transformative innovation. He holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from the University of Graz and has completed advanced leadership studies at MIT.
Uday Patel
Senior Research Manager, Global Aluminium Markets
Wood Mackenzie
Uday has over 30 years of experience in the metals & mining sector and joined Wood Mackenzie in 2014 as a Senior Manager in the aluminium. During his career he has worked on a range of projects in the downstream aluminium sector, including detailed market studies, cost analyses and strategic advisory work for clients including rolled producers, aluminium processing companies and financial organisations. Uday has worked at Ma’aden Saudi Arabia where he was senior marketing specialist, focusing on aluminium marketing and sales. Uday was previously a manager at Emirates Global Aluminium where he contributed to the start-up of EMAL phases 1 and 2. Prior to that, he was a Principal Consultant at CRU, heading the downstream aluminium analysis. Previous experiences also include Macquarie Bank, Metal Bulletin Research and Outokumpu Oyj where he acted as a senior economist in the corporate management team. He is a graduate of the London Business School’s Executive Management Programme, Sussex University, and the University of Exeter
Lluís Pitarch Casas
Public Affairs & Sustainability Manager Southern Europe
Ball Corporation
Anton Posner
CEO
Mercury Resources
Mercury Resources provides full supply chain services to the global metals, steel, and industrial commodity markets. Founded in 2016, Mercury Resources has diverse experience providing total solutions to producers, consumers, trading companies and banks involved in the commodity trade space. Prior to joining Mercury Resources, Anton was Chief Executive Officer of CWT Commodities USA, the North American unit of the Singapore based global logistics and financial services company CWT Limited. Over his career Anton held positions at supply chain management companies and steamship lines including sales and marine operations. Anton is a frequent contributor in business media including appearances on Bloomberg Television to discuss global supply chain issues. Anton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation / Business Administration from The State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler where he also obtained his United States Merchant Marine License as a Third Mate. After his academic career at SUNY Maritime, Anton served as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve. Anton has lectured at several colleges and universities on the business of logistics including The State University of New York Maritime College, The United States Merchant Marine Academy, and Baruch College of the City University of New York.
Mark Roggensinger
Manager, Market Analysis Commercial, Bauxite & Alumina
Hydro
Nicholas Snowdon
Metals Strategist
Goldman Sachs
Kirstine Veitch
Principle Consultant
Michelle Wiese Bockmann
Principal Analyst
Lloyd’s List Intelligence
David Wilson
Metals Strategy,
BNP Paribas
Ali Al Baqali
Alba
During his distinguished 26-year tenure at Alba, Al Baqali's exceptional leadership journey has seen him rise from Purchasing Officer to Chief Executive Officer. His remarkable ascent underscores his dedication and strategic vision. His unparalleled understanding of Alba's core operations across procurement, finance, and supply chain positions him perfectly to drive Alba's continued success. Spearheading Growth and Innovation: Al Baqali played a pivotal role in securing the critical US$3 billion financing for Alba's landmark Line 6 Expansion Project. He also spearheaded the development of strategic sourcing strategies for key raw materials. A Champion for ESG Leadership: As a proud Bahraini, Al Baqali champions responsible business practices. Under his leadership, Alba has become a sustainability leader in the industry. His commitment is evident in groundbreaking projects like the first-of-its-kind Spent Pot Lining Treatment Plant and the establishment of a fish farm. Globally Recognized Excellence: Under Al Baqali's leadership, Alba has garnered international recognition. He has been lauded by Forbes as a top CEO, and his vision has positioned Alba as a leading Bahraini company. His influence extends beyond Alba, with active participation in prestigious organizations like the International Aluminum Institute, fostering industry collaboration and growth. A lifelong learner: Al Baqali's dedication to continuous development is evident in his impressive educational background – from a B.Sc. in Accounting to Executive MBAs from prestigious institutions.
Derek Prichett
SVP for Global Metal
Novelis
Derek Prichett is Senior Vice President, Global Metal of Novelis Inc., the leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. Prior to this, Derek served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer. Since joining the company in 1992, he has held positions of increasing responsibility in operations, sales, procurement and general management. Derek is a native of Ottawa, Canada. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and a master’s degree from McGill University in Montreal.
Carl Firman
Manager Sustainability – Bauxite and Alumina
International Aluminium Institute (IAI)
Carl is a geologist and has worked in various roles in the natural resources sectors since the early 1990s. He started in the oil industry with Phillips Petroleum as an exploration geologist before moving to the Far East as a geotechnical engineer. On his return to the UK, Carl has spent much of his time as a metals and mining analyst and became research director at energy and mining research consultancy Wood Mackenzie before moving roles to the International Aluminium Institute as the bauxite & alumina sustainability manager in May 2023. Carl brings a breadth of experience across most metals sectors, having worked as an analyst in gold, silver, PGMs and base metals such as zinc, nickel and copper. However, he came to prominence with his work in bauxite & alumina markets over the past 15 years, where he spearheaded Wood Mackenzie’s markets and cost benchmarking services.”
Imogen Dudman
Senior Price Reporter
Laura Roberts
Price Reporter
Romain Guillaume Billy
Postdoctoral Fellow- Department of Energy and Process Engineering
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Patricia Bingoto
Senior Expert – Global Materials Practice Minerals & Metals Strategy Impact Group Leader
McKinsey & Company