Vedanta Aluminium appoints a new CEO of Rolled Products

Mr. Luca Zipponi CEO of Rolled Products. BALCO's Korba unit has a 0.72 LTPA capacity. Vedanta leads India's aluminium production.

New Delhi- Vedanta Aluminium., a business of Vedanta Limited., an aluminium producer, has appointed Mr. Luca Zipponi as the CEO of Rolled Products. He will lead growth efforts and oversee operations across various sectors, including automotive, insulation, power, and packaging. Luca will focus on leveraging technology to drive innovation, enhance customer value, and strengthen Vedanta Aluminium's market leadership.

Vedanta Aluminium's Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) unit in Korba, Chhattisgarh, boasts a modern rolled products facility with a capacity of 0.72 LTPA. The setup includes casting stations, a continuous caster, and both hot and cold rolled mills.

Mr. John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “We are happy to welcome Luca on board and look forward to working together. His appointment further strengthens the leadership team at Vedanta Aluminium and provides a significant boost to our ambitious growth plans by leveraging his strategic vision and operational acumen.”

CEO, Rolled Products, Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Luca Zipponi said, “I am excited to be part of Vedanta Aluminium. The rolled products vertical has tremendous potential in India, and I am excited about leveraging my expertise and global experience to deliver outstanding value to our customers and stakeholders.”

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s aluminium producer, contributing over 2.37 million tonnes in FY24 more than half of the country’s total. The company leads in value-added aluminium products for critical industries and ranks 1st globally in the 2023 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the aluminium sector. With world-class smelters, an alumina refinery, and power plants, Vedanta Aluminium is advancing the use of aluminium as the 'Metal of the Future' for a greener tomorrow.