Guido Janssen and Dale Webb – currently Nyrstar’s regional vice presidents for Europe, the United States and Australia – have been named co-CEOs of Nyrstar starting December 1, 2022, the zinc giant announced Monday. They succeed Daniel Vanin, who has decided to step down after being CEO of the company for the past three years.
“Daniel Vanin will continue to work for Trafigura (company that bought Nyrstar in 2019, ed) – from which he left to lead Nyrstar, from July 2019 – where he will support Nyrstar and its newly appointed co-CEOs during a transition period “, the statement read.
With a leadership position in the zinc and lead market, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people. Its head office is located in Budel-Dorplein, the Netherlands.
Nyrstar’s operations are wholly owned by Trafigura, a company specializing in commodity trading and supply chain logistics.
“Daniel Vanin will continue to work for Trafigura (the company that acquired Nyrstar in 2019, ed) – from which he left to lead Nyrstar, from July 2019 – where he will support Nyrstar and its newly appointed co-CEOs during a transition period. “, We can read in the press release. With a leading position in the zinc and lead market, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other activities in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people. Its head office is located in Budel-Dorplein, The Netherlands Nyrstar’s operations are wholly owned by Trafigura, a company specializing in commodity trading and supply chain logistics.
