Vedanta Aluminium appoints Fabio Martins as Billets CEO

Aluminium billets are solid, cylindrical shapes of aluminium that are produced through a process called casting and serve as raw material for various manufacturing processes.

Vedanta Aluminium on August 23 announced the appointment of Fabio Roberto Martins as CEO of Billets. In his new role, Martins will lead the aluminium billets product group, focusing on value creation by optimizing production efficiency and enhancing product value.

Martins will drive strategy and execution of commercial activities and oversee operational management through innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology, as the company plans to expand its billet capacity to 1.2 million tonnes per annum, making it the world’s largest billet producer, Vedanta Aluminium said in a statement.

Martins brings with him more than 26 years of experience from Alcoa, where he held various leadership roles, most recently serving as Director of Operations. His expertise and experience in operational management and strategic planning will be instrumental in enhancing Vedanta Aluminium's billets product category, the statement added.

“Vedanta continues to expand its portfolio of value-added products to meet evolving market demand. We are already India’s largest billet producer and exporter. To solidify our position, we are delighted to welcome Fabio to our leadership team. His extensive global experience and proven track record in the aluminium industry will be invaluable as we continue to drive innovation and excellence in our billets business. We look forward to the strategic insights and operational expertise he will bring to our organization," said John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium.

Aluminium billets are solid, cylindrical shapes of aluminium that are produced through a process called casting and serve as raw material for various manufacturing processes. The billets product group is of strategic importance to the company with its 580 kilo tonnes billet casting capacity per annum, making Vedanta Aluminium India’s largest producer and exporter of top-quality aluminium billets.