The leading provider of sustainable aluminum solutions and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling has recently announced executive leadership appointments in key regions and roles to accelerate global growth and advance aluminum as the material of choice for circular solutions. Company executives Roberta Soares and Cary Chenanda have been appointed regional presidents for South America and North America.
Former South America president Francisco Pires has moved into the new role of chief transformation officer, while former interim North America president Tadeu Nardocci will oversee the company’s major capital projects as executive vice president of manufacturing operations.
“Each of these individuals brings a wealth of manufacturing leadership experience and a proven track record of success,” said Steve Fisher, president and CEO of Novelis. “Their collective leadership will strengthen Novelis’ commitment to operational excellence, customer service, innovation and sustainability. We look forward to their contributions as Novelis continues to set the course for the global aluminum industry.”
Novelis South America
Roberta Soares has been appointed senior vice president and president of Novelis South America, effective last June. As head of the region, Soares will lead all aspects of the company’s business in South America, which had net sales of $2.46 billion in fiscal 2024. The region is comprised of two plants and approximately 1,700 employees serving the beverage and specialty packaging markets.
Soares was most recently vice president of operations for Novelis South America. Prior to that, she spent four years as vice president of finance and IT for Novelis South America. Soares joined the company in 2000 as a marketing intelligence and financial planning analyst in Brazil. Throughout his career at Novelis, he has held roles in operations, finance, strategy, marketing and recycling.
Novelis North America
Cary Chenanda has been named executive vice president and president of Novelis North America. As head of the region, Chenanda will lead all aspects of the company’s North American business, which had net sales of $6.72 billion in fiscal 2024. The region is comprised of 15 plants and more than 4,000 employees serving the beverage, automotive and specialty packaging markets.
Chenanda joined Novelis in April 2024 as president designate of the North America region. Prior to Novelis, Chenanda spent 25 years with Cummins and most recently served as vice president and general manager of Cummins Emissions Solutions, a $4 billion business with 4,500 employees, 12 manufacturing plants, seven technical centers and two joint ventures worldwide. During his career at Cummins, Chenanda held positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, marketing, purchasing, operations and general management.
Transformation Office
Francisco Pires has been appointed senior vice president and chief transformation officer. In this role, Pires will focus on driving action on Novelis’ vision to advance aluminum as the material of choice for circular solutions.
Pires was most recently senior vice president and president of Novelis South America. Prior to that, he served as chief operating officer of Novelis South America. Pires joined Novelis in 2012 as director of purchasing in South America. During his career, he has also held leadership positions in sales, purchasing and supply chain for Novelis South America.
Tadeu Nardocci has been named executive vice president of manufacturing operations and will oversee several transformational investment projects already underway, including the approximately $4.1 billion investment to build a 600-kiloton integrated lamination and recycling plant serving the beverage and automotive packaging markets in Bay Minette, Alabama.
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