LONDON, Sept. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ferroglobe PLC GSM (“Ferroglobe” or the “Company”), the world’s leading producer of silicon metal and a leading manufacturer of specialty silicon and manganese-based alloys, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anis Barodawalla as Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy today effective.
Mr. Barodawalla will succeed Gaurav Mehta in these responsibilities, while other roles previously held by Mr. Mehta will be handed over to other members of the management team. Mr. Mehta informed the Company of his decision to pursue a new career opportunity in the United States and a formal process has been implemented over the past few months to ensure a seamless transition in leadership and responsibility.
Mr. Barodawalla brings to Ferroglobe over 20 years of senior financial and strategic leadership experience across multiple businesses and geographies at The Dow Chemical Company. Most recently, he served as senior finance director for Dow’s $15 billion Packaging & Specialty Plastics business. During his time at Dow, he played a significant role in shaping and driving strategies that included portfolio reviews, long-term growth and sustainability initiatives, executing acquisitions and divestitures, and realigning product portfolios to support the company’s financial goals and strategic objectives reach . Mr. Barodawalla holds a PhD in Materials Chemistry and a Masters of Business Administration from Michigan State University.
Marco Levi, Chief Executive Officer of Ferroglobe, said: “With the turnaround in the company’s performance, we are now focused on developing a new strategy to drive continued growth and competitiveness with an eye to value creation. Anise comes at a good time and we are in the process of developing this new strategy. Building on his past success in developing and executing business strategies to drive growth, as well as his expertise in portfolio management…
