Aluminum Supply & Markets Conference

Created by American Metal Market and supported by leading global publication Metal Bulletin, this highly dynamic and interactive conference is the most comprehensive global aluminum event in North America with a strong focus on aluminum supply chain with an emphasis on the downstream, end-user sector of the industry.

Conference chair and former CEO of Rio Tinto Alcan, Dick Evans, begins the conference with an interactive roundtable executive panel in which market leaders  explore the major challenges and opportunities facing the aluminum industry in North America and on a global scale.

To round out the program, market analysts and leaders from primary producers and key consuming markets will discuss such topics as:

- Price Outlook & Trend Forecast
- Aluminum Supply Dynamics
- Focus on Transportation
- Focus on Packaging & Cans
- Focus on Construction & Infrastructure

EXECUTIVE PANEL

Duncan Crowdis, President, Bonnell Aluminum & Vice President, Tredegar Corp.
Steve Demetriou, CEO, Aleris International
Jean-Marc Germain, Executive Vice President, Novelis & President, Novelis North America
Gordon Hamilton, Vice President, Metal Management, Sales & Marketing, Rio Tinto Alcan
Tony Hammes, Vice President Procurement, Ryerson Inc.
Scott Morrison, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Ball Corporation
Panel Leader:  Dick Evans, Former CEO, Rio Tinto Alcan & Conference Chair

HIGHLIGHT PRESENTATIONS:

Aluminum’s Key Role in Sustainability

Tom Brackmann, President, Nichols Aluminum & Vice Chairman, Aluminum Association

The Role of Private Equity in the Aluminum Sector

Rick Press, Partner, Apollo Management, L.P.

Trucks and Trailers – A Bright Spot in the Transportation Sector

Steven Miller, Vice President Supply Chain, Wabash National

A Return to Profitability for Construction & Infrastructure

Ron Marchbanks, President & Chief Operating Officer, JW Aluminum

New Applications for Solar Energy

Scott Kerns, Vice President & General Manager Alcoa Concentrated Solar Power Program, Alcoa Inc.

PANEL SPEAKERS

Mo Ahmadzadeh, Managing Partner, Southold Capital LLC
Gayle Berry, Vice President Commodities Research, Barclays Capital
Robin Bhar, Senior Metals Analyst, Credit Agricole CIB
David Brooks, Senior Vice President & Publisher, American Metal Market
Lynn Brown, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Hydro Aluminum
Raju Daswani, Managing Director & Publisher, Metal Bulletin
Alan Dick, Executive Vice President & President Rolled Products North America, Aleris International
Scott Evans, Chief Trader, Aluminum Department, Mitsubishi International Corporation
Pat Gorman, Vice President & General Manager North American Utility Business, General Cable Corporation
Tom Horter, President, Alexin, LLC
Bruce Markowitz, President, Markowitz Metals Group (MMG)
Bob Mraz, Vice President Sales & Marketing, TW Metals Inc.
Rob Lauterbach, Vice President Strategic Sourcing, Ball Corporation
Carmine Nappi, Vice President Industry Analysis, Rio Tinto Alcan
Lloyd O’Carroll, Senior Vice President Research, Davenport & Company
John Palesny, Vice President, Petersen Aluminum Corporation
Craig Reiners, Director Risk Management, MillerCoors
Doug Richman, Vice President Engineering & Technology, Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products
Dick Schultz, Project Consultant, Ducker Worldwide
Randall Scheps, Marketing Director, Ground Transportation, Alcoa Inc.
Greg Wittbecker, Director, Recycling & Primary Aluminum Analysis, Alcoa Inc.