Vedanta Aluminium appoints John Slaven as vice-chairman of IAI

By OEM Update Editorial May 22, 2024 1:56 pm IST

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has appointed CEO John Slaven as Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium manufacturer, has appointed its CEO, John Slaven, as Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute. In this post, Slaven will lead global efforts aimed at promoting the sustainable transformation of the aluminium industry and highlighting aluminium’s important role in allowing the energy transition to a zero-carbon contemporary world.

The International Aluminium Institute (IAI), founded in 1972, is the only organisation representing the main aluminium sector globally. Its mission is to raise knowledge of the industry’s activities, advocate for responsible production, and highlight the considerable benefits of employing aluminium in the development of greener technology. The present IAI membership includes the world’s top bauxite, alumina, and aluminium producers. It also has the most extensive global data on the aluminium industry, with over 40 years of analysis of production, consumption, energy use, and environmental impact.

John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium,said, “I am delighted to accept the responsibility of Vice-Chairman of the International Aluminium Institute. Aluminium has already proven itself essential in the global transition to a Net Zero future. I believe the onus lies on us as global leaders of the collective industry to boost awareness of aluminium’s limitless potential and champion its applications in building a greener planet. The IAI has undertaken stellar efforts in this regard, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members and colleagues to reinforce aluminium as the definitive metal of the future.”

Slaven is a reputed global leader with over three decades of rich experience in the metals, mining and modern manufacturing industries. Through diverse positions in top companies within these sectors, he has helped shape the overall domain in transformative ways. Presently, Slaven is leading all aspects of the growth strategy of Vedanta Aluminium as CEO, while also prioritizing ESG efforts and championing the integration of sustainable practices. Under his leadership, Vedanta Aluminium has emerged as the most sustainable aluminium company in the world, as per the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023.

Vedanta Aluminium, a unit of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest aluminium manufacturer, accounting for more than half of total aluminium production in FY24, or 2.37 million tonnes. It is a market leader in value-added aluminium products that have important applications in key sectors. The company’s world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery, and power plants in India help it achieve its purpose of promoting emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.