The Business Bytes
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 14, 2024 (TBB BUREAU): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced the appointment of Luca Zipponi as the CEO of its Rolled Products division. In this role, Luca will be responsible for driving growth and overseeing all operations related to the division, which serves diverse sectors including automotive, insulation, power projects, electrical, and packaging. He will focus on leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation and enhance customer value, further solidifying Vedanta Aluminium’s market leadership and operational excellence.
Luca Zipponi
With over 30 years of experience, Luca brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position, having held various leadership roles across Europe and Asia. Prior to this, he served as the Group Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director UK at Reflexallen Group. His extensive experience in operations and strategy is expected to be pivotal 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 facility with a capacity of 72,000 tonnes per annum (LTPA). This facility includes casting stations, a continuous caster, hot rolled mills, and cold rolled mills.
Commenting on Luca’s appointment, John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Luca on board and look forward to collaborating with him. His appointment strengthens our leadership team and significantly boosts our ambitious growth plans, thanks to his strategic vision and operational expertise.”
Luca Zipponi expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, “I am excited to join Vedanta Aluminium. The rolled products segment holds tremendous potential in India, and I am eager to apply my expertise and global experience to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
