METALS DAY 2026

Radan Kanev has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and sits in the European People’s Party (EPP) group. On national level, he comes from Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB), a party he was amongst the founders of in 2004, and which he led from 2013 to 2017, being a Bulgarian MP from 2014 to 2017. He is an active member of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) as well as the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) where actively contributes to the green transition and industrial transformation legislation. He was the EP rapporteur on the Industrial Emissions Directive and currently works on the financing of the industrial transformation and defence in Europe with the aim of bringing efficiency into the EU funding rules so that funding benefits a competitive EU industry. Recently, MEP Kanev has been appointed EPP shadow on the Environmental Omnibus, with a special focus on speeding up of environmental assessments. By education, Mr Kanev is a lawyer, having practised the profession for over 20 years.

Prof. Yannis Maniatis, Member of the European Parliament, Vice President of the Group of Socialists & Democrats (S&D), f. Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change

Dr. Eng. Yannis Maniatis, Member of the European Parliament, Vice President of the Group of Socialists & Democrats (S&D) in Foreign Affairs, Defence, International Energy Security and Cooperation. He is Head of the Greek Delegation.

He is an Honorary Doctor of the School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens.

He is Professor at the University of Piraeus in the Department of Digital Systems.

He is a Rural and Surveying Engineer from the National Technical University of Athens, Visiting Professor at the Institute of Economic Geography in the University of Bonn.

Founder of the MSc “Climate Crisis and Information and Communication Technologies”.

He was elected as a Member of the Greek Parliament during the 5 elections of the period 2004-2019.

He was appointed:

– Minister and Deputy Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (2009-2015)

– Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport and Communications (1998-2001)

– Chairman of the 4 Boards of the Athens Urban Transport Organizations (2001-2003).

His main academic fields include: Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) and Remote Sensing, Energy and Transportation Policies and Systems, Environmental Management and Climate Change, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, EU Structural Policies and Land Uses, Innovation, Management and Digital Entrepreneurship, Systems and Policies of Smart Energy, Digital Agriculture, Smart Cities.

Christophe Grudler is a French Member of the European Parliament and Coordinator for Renew Europe in the Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee. A historian and journalist by training, he has been elected several times as a local representative in Belfort, France.

He is particularly involved in energy, industrial policy, space, and defence. He led the negotiations on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) for Renew Europe and previously served as shadow rapporteur on the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and REPowerEU. He was also the rapporteur for the IRIS² satellite program.

Currently, Christophe Grudler is co-rapporteur for the Industrial Accelerator Act in the ITRE Committee and is working as shadow rapporteur for the Space Act.

Mr Grudler also serves as the European Parliament’s permanent rapporteur for Switzerland and the Renew Europe rapporteur for Lebanon.

Finally, he is co-chair of the Sky & Space Intergroup and chairs a reflection group on the future of nuclear energy in Europe, which he initiated within the European Parliament.

Bruno Tobback is a Belgian politician and member of the European Parliament for Vooruit. He is a member
of the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament. He
began his career as a lawyer after obtaining a Master of Law and a Master of Social and Economic Law.
His political career started as a provincial councilor. Since then, he has held important positions at both the
Flemish and federal levels, such as parliamentary group leader in the Flemish Parliament, federal minister
of Environment and Pensions and president of the social Democratic Party in Flanders (Vooruit). Currently,
he is also a member of the city council of his hometown, Leuven.

Rasmus Nordqvist was elected to the European Parliament in 2024, representing Denmark’s Green Left in the Greens/EFA group. Rasmus is an active member of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) and Budgetary Control (CONT) as well as a substitute in the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) and Budgets (BUDG). He is also an elected committee member of the European Green Party. Before joining the European Parliament, he was a Member of the Danish Parliament from 2015 to 2022 and previously worked as a fashion designer.

Marian Nastase – President and non-executive member of ALRO’s Board of Directors

Marian Nastase graduated from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest where he majored in foreign trade. Mr. Nastase has extensive experience in financial consulting and auditing. He has worked at Deloitte & Touche in Romania, amongst other accountancy firms. In 2002, Marian Nastase joined ALRO as the Executive Director in charge of all financial affairs of the Company. Mr. Nastase was subsequently appointed as Vimetco Country Manager Romania and his current mandate covers all Vimetco Group operations in aluminium, natural gas and electric power in the country.

Lisa Allen joined ILA in 2016. Previously, she managed regulatory support services at REACHReady Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Chemical Industries Association. Lisa studied Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge and holds an MA and an MSci in inorganic and physical chemistry.

Veronique is responsible for steering the strategic direction of the Nickel Institute in its mission to promote the responsible supply of nickel and sustainable development of the nickel industry. She became President of the Nickel Institute in 2025. Veronique joined the Nickel Institute in 2012 and served as Director Public Policy & Sustainability, focussing on ensuring that global regulation and legislation on nickel and nickel compounds is science-based, justified and takes account of the socio-economic importance and the life cycle perspective of nickel.; She has more than 25 years experience in regulatory and government affairs, including over a decade in the corporate metal and chemicals sector.

Veronique holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Exeter

Paul joined European Aluminium after eight years as Managing Director of Euroheat & Power, the association representing the European district energy sector. He brings almost two decades of experience in public affairs and government relations, with a strong focus on Brussels and the energy sector. Paul studied in Canada, France and Belgium, and holds a Master’s degree in European Public Policy.

Roland Chavasse is the Secretary General of the International Lithium Association (ILiA), the global industry body representing the lithium value chain, which he co-founded with Anand Sheth in 2021.  In his role, Roland is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Association, representing the interests of its members, and promoting the sustainable development of the lithium industry globally. His work involves engaging with various stakeholders, including industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers, to address challenges and opportunities within the lithium supply chain. His leadership at ILiA focuses on fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and advocating for best practices in the production and use of lithium, particularly in the context of its critical role in battery technology and the transition to renewable energy sources.

Senior Director of Raw Materials Purchasing at ElvalHalcor Copper Segment, with over two decades of experience in non-ferrous metals, and recycling industries. Specialized in strategic sourcing of both primary and secondary raw materials, international metals trading, and industrial recycling. Extensive leadership experience across European manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on supply chain optimization, sustainable sourcing, and circular economy development.

Anna-Maria is Deputy Director General and Head of EU Regulatory Affairs at the International Copper Association Europe, where she serves as the association’s primary interface with the European institutions, representing the copper sector in high-level EU policy and regulatory discussions. She leads ICA Europe’s science and regulatory affairs work, working with a strong team of experts across energy and climate, environment and chemicals, and circularity and waste, to deliver robust, evidence-based advocacy that supports the sector’s contribution to Europe’s industrial, climate and circular economy objectives. She has more than 15 years of experience in EU policymaking and advocacy, including nearly a decade in public affairs consultancy, and previously worked at the European Commission. She holds an MA from the College of Europe in Bruges and a BA from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Simensen joined Hydro in 1994 and has held several positions across the company. From 2021 to 2024, she was Senior Vice President and Head of Aluminium Metal Commercial, following her role as Senior Vice President and Director of Global Business Services from 2018 to 2021.

She previously held the position of Executive Vice President for People & HSE (2015–2017) and served as Vice President and Head of Energy Markets in Hydro Productions AS from 2013 to 2015. Between 2004 and 2013, she held several senior positions within Hydro’s energy business

External directorships:

• Deputy chair of Qatalum
• Board member in Norsk Industri
• Member of Representantskapet NHO

Education:

• Master of management from BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway

Ruth Lambrechts is President of the European Precious Metals Federation (EPMF), the European association representing promoting and supporting the interests of the European precious metals industry, including the refining, recycling, trading, and fabrication of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. As Director of Government Affairs at Umicore, a global leader in circular materials technology, she also chairs of the European Metals Trade Committee.

In these roles, she engages on EU policy issues related to climate, trade, industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and the circular economy. Prior to joining Umicore, she was an Energy and Climate Policy Expert at Agoria, the Belgian federation for the technology industry and non-ferrous metals sector.

Vice President of the Management Board Chief Financial Officer

A manager with many years of experience in both the production and investment sectors. Experienced in the management of a company, a group, finance in developed groups at the level of the company as well as of the group, the evaluation of the profitability of investments, restructuring and optimising processes, managing financial risk, managing liquidity and developing and executing financing strategies. A manager in Luma Holding (family office), responsible for finances of the entire holding and individual Companies of the Group.

He created a business model, created and managed a second-round fund in Poland. He built and obtained the first Sustainability Linked-Loan (SLL) in the Central and Eastern Europe, and one of the first in the European mining sector. As a manager, he has experience in the mining and metallurgical sector in Europe and Africa. He carried out numerous trade finance transactions with partners on various continents.

He is experienced in negotiations, due diligence and the conduct and supervision of acquisitions of Companies in Poland and abroad. A member of Supervisory Boards and Investment Committees –responsibility for the processes of merger, restructuring and optimisation as well as the setting of development directions.

A graduate of the SGH Warsaw School of Economics with a major in finance and banking as well as international economic relations. He completed doctoral studies in economics. He holds a broker license and completed numerous courses and training.

Linn Andersson holds an MSc in Chemistry and an MBA and has more than 20 years of experience in the mining and metals industry. Throughout her career at Boliden, she has held several leadership positions. Today, she serves as Executive Vice President Strategy and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), working at the intersection of strategy, technology, sustainability, and industrial transformation.