Vedanta Aluminium, a leading global aluminium producer, has appointed Fabio Roberto Martins as the CEO of its Billets division. In this role, Fabio will lead the aluminium billets product group, with a focus on maximizing production efficiency and enhancing product value. He will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, commercial operations, and innovation as the company plans to expand its billet production capacity to 1.2 million tonnes annually, positioning it as the world’s largest billet producer.
Fabio joins Vedanta Aluminium with over 26 years of experience at Alcoa, where he held various leadership positions, most recently as Director of Operations. His expertise in operational management and strategic planning is expected to significantly contribute to the growth and advancement of Vedanta Aluminium’s billets segment.
John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, welcomed Fabio to the leadership team, emphasizing the company’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of value-added products. Slaven noted that Fabio’s global experience and proven success in the aluminium industry will be key assets as Vedanta continues to innovate and excel in its billets business.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Fabio Martins said he is eager to lead the strategy, operations, and commercial efforts for billets at Vedanta Aluminium. He highlighted the company’s impressive growth trajectory and expressed his commitment to driving innovation and sustainability within the billets division.
Vedanta Aluminium is India’s largest producer and exporter of aluminium billets, with an annual billet casting capacity of 580 kilotonnes. The company’s high-quality billets support a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, and energy. As part of its offerings, Vedanta Aluminium also produces High-Speed Billets, known for their exceptional extrusion speed and strength, thanks to advanced metallurgical properties.
Vedanta Aluminium, part of Vedanta Limited, produced over half of India’s aluminium output, totalling 2.37 million tonnes in FY2024. The company is recognized for its leadership in value-added aluminium products and sustainability, ranking first in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 for the aluminium industry. Through its world-class facilities, it aims to advance the role of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a sustainable tomorrow.
