President - Novelis Europe
Arnaud de Weert has been president of Novelis Europe since May 2006. In this capacity, he oversees 14 manufacturing facilities across Europe, producing rolled aluminum products for many markets including automotive, building, packaging, transportation and printing.
Previously, Mr. de Weert was the chief executive officer of Ontex, the European leader in private label hygienic disposables. He has a strong international, customer-focused background coupled with proven leadership experience in profitable, growing companies.
Prior to joining Ontex, Mr. de Weert was president, Europe, Middle East and Africa for Stanley from 2001 to 2004. Before this, he worked for GE for nine years in a variety of senior management positions in sales, marketing, customer service, logistics and finance.
Mr. de Weert, a Dutch national, has a business economics degree from Erasmus University in Rotterdam. He is fluent in Dutch, English, German, Swedish and also speaks French and Spanish.
