Alba Names Artem Tatarunis as European Sales Manager

Alba, the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter, has appointed Artem Tatarunis as the new manager for Alba Sales Europe, effective immediately. Tatarunis brings over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in the aluminium industry. He was most recently the head of sales for billet and wire rod in the EMEA region at Rusal, where he led a sales unit that generated over $1.2 billion in annual revenue.

At Rusal, Tatarunis held various positions, including global product sales director for billet and head of sales for remelt ingot. His extensive background makes him a valuable addition to Alba's European sales team.

Alba’s Chief Executive, Ali Al Baqali, welcomed Tatarunis, stating, "Europe is a significant market for Alba, and I am confident that Artem’s leadership of our sales operations in Zurich will be instrumental in supporting the company’s overall growth objectives. His extensive experience, particularly his success in generating substantial revenue, aligns well with our strategic vision for expanding our European presence."

Chief Marketing Officer Hisham Al Kooheji also highlighted Tatarunis' role, noting, "Artem’s international experience and understanding of the EMEA market will be invaluable as we navigate the complexities of the European aluminium sector and capitalize on emerging opportunities. We look forward to leveraging his expertise, particularly in value-added products, to better serve our customers and achieve sustainable growth for Alba."