Vedanta Aluminium appoints Luca Zipponi as CEO, Rolled Products

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Luca Zipponi
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, has appointed Luca Zipponi as CEO of Rolled Products, aiming to drive growth and innovation in various sectors by leveraging his extensive experience. Zipponi, with over 30 years of expertise in leadership roles across Europe and Asia, will be responsible for overseeing operations and enhancing market leadership.

Luca Zipponi's previous roles include Group Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director UK at Reflexallen Group, providing him with a strong background in operations and strategy. His appointment is expected to be crucial in advancing Vedanta Aluminium's rolled products business.

Vedanta Aluminium’s Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) unit in Korba, Chhattisgarh, boasts a state-of-the-art rolled products setup with a capacity of 0.72 lakh tonnes per annum (LTPA). This setup includes casting stations, continuous casters, hot rolled mills, and cold rolled mills.

John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, stated, “We are happy to welcome Luca on board and look forward to working together. His appointment further strengthens the leadership team at Vedanta Aluminium and provides a significant boost to our ambitious growth plans by leveraging his strategic vision and operational acumen.”

Luca Zipponi expressed enthusiasm for his new role, stating, "I am excited to be part of Vedanta Aluminium. The rolled products vertical has tremendous potential in India, and I am excited about leveraging my expertise and global experience to deliver outstanding value to our customers and stakeholders."

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, produced 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It remains a leader in value-added aluminium products, serving critical applications in core industries such as automotive, insulation, power projects, electrical, and packaging.

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